Browsing PhD Theses Collection by Title
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Living with Manic Experiences: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(2010-05-27)Although psychological research into manic experiences is increasing, it remains an underresearched phenomenon. In particular, there is a dearth of qualitative research exploring these experiences in a clinical sample of ... -
London Charity Beneficiaries, c. 1800-1834: Questions of Agency
(2016-11-21)In recent decades historians have ‘discovered’ agency in a wide range of geographical and temporal contexts, amongst many different types of actor. This dissertation employs the concept of agency to dissect the dynamics ... -
Long-Term Progression of Structural Joint Damage in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2017-06-16)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic auto-immune disease that causes in ammation in the joints. Left uncontrolled, this prolonged in ammation can lead to pain and structural damage, resulting in erosions to the bones ... -
A longitudinal study of bipolar disordered clients going through an intensive psycho-educational intervention program
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)Although it is still possible to encounter the view that medication is the only method of treatment for bipolar disorder, research shows that there is a significant need for a comprehensive and integrative approach to ... -
A Look 'Behind the Curtains' at Personality Disorder and Mental Health Social Work: Perspectives and Expectations of Service Users and Practitioners
(2014-02-06)This research project aims to explore service user and mental health social workers’ (MHSW) perspectives and experiences of practice in the area of personality disorder. It seeks to answer three research questions: how ... -
Looked after adolescents' experience of mental health services
(University of Hertfordshire, 2005)The main aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of looked after adolescents' views of what help they needed for their mental health difficulties and their experience of the mental health services that ... -
The Lord Byron/John Polidori Relationship and the Foundation of the Early Nineteenth-Century Literary Vampire
(2020-03-09)John William Polidori (1795-1821) was appointed as the personal physician to Lord George Noel Gordon, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824) in April 1816. Byron was not in the best of health, and Polidori was recommended to him by ... -
M Dwarfs from the SDSS, 2MASS and WISE Surveys: Identification, Characterisation and Unresolved Ultracool Companionship
(2016-09-01)The aim of this thesis is to use a cross-match between WISE, 2MASS and SDSS to identify a large sample of M dwarfs. Through the careful characterisation and quality control of these M dwarfs I aim to identify rare systems ... -
A MacIntyrean Philosophy of Work
(2012-08-09)This thesis outlines and defends a MacIntyrean account of contemporary work. MacIntyre's virtue ethics seems to entail a wholesale rejection of the modern order; throughout his writings MacIntyre is highly critical of ... -
Making sense of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease : partners' experiences
(University of Hertfordshire, 2004)Objectives This study aimed to explore the personal experiences and meanings that people develop in response to their partner being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and how these inform the ways in which they cope ... -
Making Sense of Biological Naturalism
(University of Hertfordshire, 2014-04-29)Searle’s theory of Biological Naturalism has been largely ignored in the philosophical literature and Searle’s commentators are confused by his seemingly contradictory views. In this dissertation I attempt to make sense ... -
Making sense of change in primary health care : a complex responsive processes perspective
(University of Hertfordshire, 2006)This research arose from my curiosity about change, and my dissatisfaction with models and tools which do not explain my real life, messy, and sometimes disappointing, experiences of trying to instigate change. My aim, ... -
Making Sense of e-HRM: Technological Frames, Value Creation and Competitive Advantage
(2010-05-21)A wide range of Human Resources (HR) processes and information can now be managed and devolved to line managers and employees using e-HRM (‘electronic Human Resource Management’). E-HRM has been defined as “An umbrella ... -
Making Sense of Leadership Development: Reflections on my Role as a Leader of Leadership Development Interventions
(University of Hertfordshire, 2011-12-09)This thesis examines my experience of leading leadership development. During the last three years I have been researching my role as Head of Leadership and Organisational Development at the University of Hertfordshire (UH), ... -
Making the act of music visible : theatrical considerations in music composition
(University of Hertfordshire, 2006)This research investigates the music-theatre phenomenon for the purpose of: clarifying how that differs from more traditional forms of musical theatre, i.e., Opera and Broadway musical; discussing its aesthetic ... -
Making the General Particular: Practising Corporate Social Responsibility in a UK Higher Education Institution
(2018-06-21)This research deals with the ways Corporate Social Responsibility is interpreted in a UK Higher Education Institution. It evolved from my initial curiosity about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), especially the way ... -
Management of the Self in Virtual Work: Self-Organisation and Control Among Professional Online Poker Players
(2018-06-21)This study is set in the broad context of the changing world of work that is characterised by the dissolution of full-time stable employment and the emergence of precarious, insecure forms of work (see e.g. Gorz, 1999, ... -
Managing innovations in engineering industries
(University of Hertfordshire, 2003)It has been shown in this thesis why innovations are regarded as the lifeline of engineering industries. Continuous flow of novel ideas is the source of innovations but the encouragement, creation and nurturing of such ... -
Managing violence, aggression and conflict in social work
(2003)This thesis examines the causes and effects of violence against social workers. In particular, it addresses issues of conflict arising from certain social workers' roles, and the nature, extent and effects of aggression ... -
Market Imperfections and Price Rigidities - a Case Study of the Greek Manufacturing Industry
(2016-09-27)This study investigates the market conditions under which the Greek manufacturing sectors operate, and provides a formal measurement and determination of the observed degree of rigidity in nominal prices using panel modelling ...