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View article: Vol 1 Issue 1 – Welcome to the issue
Vol 1 Issue 1 – Welcome to the issue Open
Welcome to this, the inaugural edition of the Northumbria Psychology Bulletin where we showcase some of the outstanding research conducted by our undergraduate and postgraduate students, both campus based and distance learning. Our goal is…
View article: A Model of Trust in Online COVID-19 Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
A Model of Trust in Online COVID-19 Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Open
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people sought information from websites and social media. Understanding the extent to which these sources were trusted is important in relation to health communication. Objective This study aim…
View article: A Model of Trust in Online COVID-19 Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
A Model of Trust in Online COVID-19 Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people sought information from websites and social media. Understanding the extent to which these sources were trusted is important in relation to health communication. OBJECTIVE This study …
View article: 899 Administration of Fascia-Iliaca Blocks for Hip Fracture Patients on Admission to the A&E Department at Southport DGH
899 Administration of Fascia-Iliaca Blocks for Hip Fracture Patients on Admission to the A&E Department at Southport DGH Open
Aim Fascia-iliaca block (FIB) is regional anaesthetic used in A&E for hip fractures; they’re performed under landmark guidance in Southport A&E. NICE recommend FIBs for hip fractures if PO/IV paracetamol/opiates provide insufficient relief…
View article: Real-World Evidence Research in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Raising Awareness of the Need for Patient Contributions
Real-World Evidence Research in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Raising Awareness of the Need for Patient Contributions Open
Real-world evidence (RWE) research helps determine whether outcomes observed in clinical trials happen in real-life clinical practice. RWE research may help patients receive more appropriate treatment, closer to their needs and wishes. RWE…
View article: Frequent gamblers’ perceptions of the role of gambling marketing in their behaviour: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Frequent gamblers’ perceptions of the role of gambling marketing in their behaviour: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Open
This study explored how frequent gamblers perceive gambling marketing and the role they feel it has in their gambling behaviour. Ten frequent gamblers participated in semi-structured interviews oriented around their experiences of gambling…
View article: The impact of a rosemary containing drink on event-related potential neural markers of sustained attention
The impact of a rosemary containing drink on event-related potential neural markers of sustained attention Open
Background Research suggests that the ingestion or aroma of rosemary enhances cognitive ability in both rodents and humans. However, how rosemary facilitates cognition and the precise therapeutic impacts on information processing remains u…
View article: Aroma of the essential oil of peppermint reduces aggressive driving behaviour in healthy adults
Aroma of the essential oil of peppermint reduces aggressive driving behaviour in healthy adults Open
Aggressive driving is of increasing concern in modern society. This study investigated the potential for the presence of an ambient aroma to reduce aggressive responses in a simulated driving situation. Previous literature has demonstrated…
View article: To Blend or Not to Blend? Anxiety Buffering Effects of Essential Oil Aromas
To Blend or Not to Blend? Anxiety Buffering Effects of Essential Oil Aromas Open
Essential oils of pure lavender and lavender blends have been employed as potential anxiolytic aromas in aromatherapy, but a direct comparison of their effectiveness is lacking. The current study investigated the effects of aroma on induce…
View article: Examining the role of employability as a mediator in the relationship between psychological capital and objective career success amongst occupational psychology professionals
Examining the role of employability as a mediator in the relationship between psychological capital and objective career success amongst occupational psychology professionals Open
Employability is core to our understanding of career sustainability, and at an individual level, identifying the personal resources that support employability in the achievement of career success is warranted. This study builds on the cons…
View article: Assessing the bets advertised on Twitter by gambling operators and gambling affiliates – an observational study incorporating simulation data to measure bet success
Assessing the bets advertised on Twitter by gambling operators and gambling affiliates – an observational study incorporating simulation data to measure bet success Open
This study assessed bets advertised on Twitter by betting operators and affiliates, as well as their success. Bets advertised by 10 Twitter accounts were tracked over two weeks. Information recorded included: bet odds, bet type, number of …
View article: Positive Massage: An Intervention for Couples’ Wellbeing in a Touch-Deprived Era
Positive Massage: An Intervention for Couples’ Wellbeing in a Touch-Deprived Era Open
COVID-19 has brought not only fear and anxiety, but also legitimate restrictions of communication and consequential touch-deprivation in our daily lives. Couples’ relational wellbeing continues to be impacted by these COVID-19 related stre…
View article: Becoming a professional: The five pillars of identification in Occupational Psychology in the UK
Becoming a professional: The five pillars of identification in Occupational Psychology in the UK Open
This study aims to explore how professional identification occurs in Occupational Psychology (OP) in the UK. Professional identification is a sense of belonging and individual feelings towards a group. In OP, competition for jobs is high a…
View article: Comparing football bettors' response to social media marketing differing in bet complexity and account type – An experimental study
Comparing football bettors' response to social media marketing differing in bet complexity and account type – An experimental study Open
Background and aims The current study aimed to assess how sports bettors respond to advertised bets on social media and whether this differs dependent upon bet complexity and social media account type. Methods Employing a 3 × 2 repeated me…
View article: A Revised Model of Trust in Internet-Based Health Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
A Revised Model of Trust in Internet-Based Health Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Open
Background The internet continues to offer new forms of support for health decision making. Government, charity, and commercial websites increasingly offer a platform for shared personal health experiences, and these are just some of the o…
View article: Oxygen Administration and Acute Human Cognitive Enhancement: Higher Cognitive Demand Leads to a More Rapid Decay of Transient Hyperoxia
Oxygen Administration and Acute Human Cognitive Enhancement: Higher Cognitive Demand Leads to a More Rapid Decay of Transient Hyperoxia Open
Both supplemental glucose and oxygen administration can improve aspects of cognitive performance. Previous research has established that more effortful cognitive processing results in reductions in peripheral blood glucose. We hypothesized…
View article: Positive Massage for Couples’ Wellbeing and Relationships: The Bridge between Positive Psychology and Massage
Positive Massage for Couples’ Wellbeing and Relationships: The Bridge between Positive Psychology and Massage Open
Although positive psychology interventions are generally aimed at individuals, when considering couples, a dyadic approach may be more effective. In terms of a couples' wellbeing, their relationship is one of the most important factors. As…
View article: Prolonged Low-Level Exposure to the Aroma of Peppermint Essential Oil Enhances Aspects of Cognition and Mood in Healthy Adults
Prolonged Low-Level Exposure to the Aroma of Peppermint Essential Oil Enhances Aspects of Cognition and Mood in Healthy Adults Open
The possible positive impact of aromas of plant essential oils is an area with a long history and one that is receiving increasing interest from modern science. Previous research has demonstrated beneficial effects of acute exposure on a r…
View article: Life “in the Pink”. Brief Administration of BOOST Oxygen Beauty® Elevates Blood Oxygen Saturation and Enhances Facial Skin Colour
Life “in the Pink”. Brief Administration of BOOST Oxygen Beauty® Elevates Blood Oxygen Saturation and Enhances Facial Skin Colour Open
Objective: This study aimed to identify if a limited duration inhalation of BOOST Oxygen Beauty® would impact on blood oxygen saturation levels, and whether any observed effect would be reflected in changes to facial skin colour and tone. …
View article: Effects of couples positive massage programme on wellbeing, perceived stress and coping, and relation satisfaction
Effects of couples positive massage programme on wellbeing, perceived stress and coping, and relation satisfaction Open
Objectives: Although supporting preventative self-regulation and self-care activity for daily stress is important as dyadic coping, there seems a paucity of exploration of non-verbal interventions such as tactile communication. This prelim…
View article: A Revised Model of Trust in Internet-Based Health Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
A Revised Model of Trust in Internet-Based Health Information and Advice: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The internet continues to offer new forms of support for health decision making. Government, charity, and commercial websites increasingly offer a platform for shared personal health experiences, and these are just some of the …
View article: Why Won’t They Exercise More? Development of a Tool to Assess Motivators and Barriers to Exercise in Older Adults
Why Won’t They Exercise More? Development of a Tool to Assess Motivators and Barriers to Exercise in Older Adults Open
Objectives The aim was to develop a quantitative tool to measure perceived motivators and barriers to exercise amongst older adults in order to facilitate the development of bespoke interventions. Methods Focus groups conducted with partic…