http://chesterrep.openrepository.com:80/cdr ChesterRep captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:44:48 GMT 2013-05-25T05:44:48Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292769 Title: Children of the state: Reforming the case system. New Labour and corporate parenting Authors: Harlow, Elizabeth; Frost, Nick Abstract: This book chapter discusses the role of the government as corporate patent to children who are unable to live with their birth parents. It describes and offers critical reflection on proposals to improve the education achievement of such children and their relational continuity with social workers. Description: This book chapter is not available through ChesterRep. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292769 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292733 Title: Academic staff development Authors: Marriss, Dorothy Abstract: This book chapter discusses the cultural context of staff development in higher education; the importance of developing and maintaining the skills of eduators in healthcare; challengers for new educators; and career pathways. Description: This book chapter is not available through ChesterRep. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292733 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292309 Title: How art therapists view the effects of and importance of various materials used in art therapy: An exploratory study using IPA Authors: Johnson, Amy Abstract: I sought to understand the effects and implications of certain materials in art therapy. I was struck by the lack of research on this topic in contrast to the high volume of theory. I began to question the beliefs that art therapists had here. I aimed to ‘Explore ways in which art therapists view the effects and importance of various materials in art therapy’. I conducted semi-structured interviews with two art therapists, one male and one female. The interviews were analysed using IPA. Seven superordinate themes were identified; three of these were further investigated: ‘Reflecting upon art therapy research’, ‘The blurred role of the art therapist’ and ‘The importance of what is being communicated by use and selection of art materials’. The results validated the importance of research on materials; highlighted many ways in which clients may communicate with art materials and demonstrated the breadth of art therapists differing views on their role in relation to materials. The four themes not further investigated were: ‘The core box of materials’; ‘Striking a balance when providing materials to clients’, ‘The art therapists own preferences towards materials and implications of this’ and ‘Associations and benefits of particular art materials’. A wealth of rich information came to light; however this concluding research served mainly to identify the many avenues in which future research is necessary. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292309 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292280 Title: An evaluation of the ‘Measure Up’ community weight management programme Authors: Green, Susannah Abstract: The study aimed to determine if the ‘Measure Up’ community weight management programme, which is delivered in Knowsley, is effective in supporting participants to reduce their body weight and waist circumference. This was a repeated measures study of participants (n=42, mean BMI = 30.7kg/m2) attending weekly weight management sessions over a 12 week period. Participants attended sessions at three different sites in Knowsley; Kirkby (n=9, mean BMI 33.3kg/m2), Knowsley Village (n=21, mean BMI 29.4 kg/m2) and Whiston (n=12, mean BMI 31kg/m2). Body weight was recorded at baseline, 6 (n=26), 12 (n=35) and 24 weeks (n=9). Waist circumference was measured at baseline and 12 weeks. There were significant decreases in body weight between baseline and 6 weeks (P=0.000) of 0.95kg and between baseline and 12 weeks (P=0.001) of 3.6kg. During the 12 week course 21% of participants reduced body weight by >5% and 59% reduced body weight by 0.1-4.9%. There was no statistical difference in waist measurement during the 12 week course (P=0.452) or between weight loss at the three sites (P=0.504). Post course there was a significant difference between body weight at baseline and 24 weeks (P=0.017) of 3.6kg but no difference between 12 and 24 weeks (P=0.168). ‘Measure Up’ is effective at supporting participants to reduce their body weight and maintain this weight reduction at 12 weeks post intervention. Participants across all three sites achieved similar results. Changes can be made to better support participants post intervention. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/292280 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z