Browsing Research publications by Author "Troop, Nicholas"
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The factor structure of the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale in thirteen distinct populations
Halamova, Julia; Kanovsky, Martin; Gilbert, Paul; Troop, Nicholas; Zuroff, David; Hermanto, Nicola; Petrocchi, Nicola; Sommers-Spijkerman, Marion; Kirby, James; Sahar, Ben; Krieger, Tobias; Matos, Marcela; Asano, Kenichi; Yu, Fuya; Basran, Jaskaran; Kupeli, Nuriye (2018-12-01)There is considerable evidence that self-criticism plays a major role in the vulnerability to and recovery from psychopathology. Methods to measure this process, and its change over time, are therefore important for research ... -
Food, body and soul : The role of disgust in eating disorders
Troop, Nicholas; Baker, Anna H. (American Psychological Association, 2009) -
General shame and bodily shame in eating disorders : A 2.5 year longitudinal study
Troop, Nicholas; Redshaw, Chloe (2012)Studies have established a link between shame and eating disorder symptoms but have generally been cross-sectional or failed to differentiate between general shame and bodily shame. The present study addressed both these issues. -
Health-related Quality of Life after coronary revascularization: : A systematic review with meta-analysis
Takousi, Maria; Manaras, Irene; Schmeer, Stefanie; Troop, Nicholas (2016-08-23)Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize evidence and determine the impact of coronary revascularization (CR) on cardiac patients' Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), highlighting factors ... -
Helplessness, mastery and the development of eating disorders : Exploring the links between vulnerability and precipitating factors
Troop, Nicholas (2012)BACKGROUND: Helplessness and mastery in childhood and in response to the events that trigger onset are implicated in the development of eating disorders. However, no studies have yet explored how these are linked and whether ... -
How effective is community physical activity promotion in areas of deprivation for inactive adults? A pragmatic observational evaluation of the 'Active Herts' physical activity programme
Howlett, Neil; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Jones, Andy; Chater, Angel (2018-12-12)Background There is a high prevalence of inactivity in UK adults and many suffer from comorbid conditions. These frequently co-exist in areas of higher socio-economic deprivation. There is a need to test the effectiveness, ... -
The impact of an emotionally expressive writing intervention on eating pathology in female students
Kupeli, Nuriye; Schmidt, Ulrike; Campbell, Iain C.; Chilcot, Joseph; Roberts, Cliff; Troop, Nicholas (2018-06-30)Introduction: Previous research demonstrating emotional influences on eating and weight suggest that emotionally expressive writing may have a significant impact on reducing risk of eating pathology. This study examined ... -
Increases in Weight during Chronic Stress are Partially Associated with a Switch in Food Choice towards Increased Carbohydrate and Saturated Fat Intake
Roberts, Cliff; Campbell, Iain C.; Troop, Nicholas (2014-01)We examined if stress associated changes in weight and dietary restraint are associated with changes in the composition of foods consumed. Participants were 38 healthy women on a taught postgraduate university course. Data ... -
Multidimensionality of intrusion and avoidance : alternative factor models of the Impact of Event Scale
Andrews, Leanne; Shevlin, M.; Troop, Nicholas; Joseph, S. (2004-01)Previous research using exploratory factor analysis of the Impact of Event Scale (Horowitz et al., 1979) has suggested structures that are not consistent with the original two-factor model. IES data from 485 emergency ... -
Multiple Group IRT Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale in Thirteen International Samples
Halamova, Julia; Kanovsky, Martin; Gilbert, Paul; Troop, Nicholas; Zuroff, David; Petrocchi, Nicola; Hermanto, Nicola; Krieger, Tobias; Kirby, James; Asano, Kenichi; Matos, Marcela; Yu, F; Sommers-Spijkerman, Marion; Shahar, B; Basran, Jaskaran; Kupeli, Nuriye (2019-12-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the measurement invariance of the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale (FSCRS) in terms of Item Response Theory differential test functioning in thirteen ... -
Outcome evaluation of Active Herts: A community-based physical activity programme for inactive adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and/or low mental wellbeing
Chater, Angel; Schulz, Joerg; Jones, Andy; Burke, Amanda; Carr, Shelby; Kukucska, Dora; Troop, Nicholas; Trivedi, Daksha; Howlett, Neil (2022-09-09)Background: A high proportion of UK adults are inactive, which can lead to a range of physical and mental health concerns. Active Herts is a community-based physical activity programme for inactive adults at risk of ... -
A pilot study on the effects and feasibility of compassion-focused expressive writing in Day Hospice patients
Imrie, Susan; Troop, Nicholas (2012)Background: Research has found that writing about stress can confer physical and psychological health benefits on participants and that adopting a self-compassionate stance may have additional benefits. This pilot study ... -
Poor social comparison and the tendency to submissive behavior in anorexia nervosa
Connan, Frances; Troop, Nicholas; Landau, Sabine; Campbell, Iain C.; Treasure, Janet (2007-12)Objective: The aim of this study was to confirm an association between low social rank (SR) and anorexia nervosa (AN), and to test the hypotheses that low SR is (a) present after recovery from the illness, (b) mediates an ... -
A prospective study exploring the construct and predictive validity of the COM-B model for physical activity
Howlett, Neil; Schulz, Joerg; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2019-09)This study examined the constructs of Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation from the COM-B model and their influence on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Using a prospective survey design, 186 healthy adults ... -
A qualitative study investigating young people’s opinions on barriers and facilitators to physical activity and eating well, and the development of a new behaviour change programme
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Chater, Angel; Troop, Nicholas; Howlett, Neil (2023-06-14) -
A Randomized Controlled Two-Stage Trial in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa, Comparing CBT Versus Motivational Enhancement in Phase 1 Followed by Group Versus Individual CBT in Phase 2
Katzman, Melanie A.; Bara-Carril, Nuria; Rabe-Hesketh, Sophia; Schmidt, Ulrike; Troop, Nicholas; Treasure, Janet (2010-09)Objective: To conduct a randomized, controlled, two-stage trial in the treatment of bulimia nervosa, comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus motivational enhancement in Phase 1 followed by group versus individual ... -
Shame in women with a history of eating disorders
Troop, Nicholas; Allan, S.; Serpell, L.; Treasure, J. (2008) -
Shame, depressive symptoms and eating, weight and shape concerns in a non-clinical sample
Gee, Alice; Troop, Nicholas (2003-03)Shame has been shown to be related both to symptoms of depression and eating pathology. However, the independence of this relationship has not yet been established. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether ... -
Social cognitive predictors of intention to test for vCJD in those affected by haemophilia and other clotting disorders
Rowland, Gemma; Robinson, Georgina; Chilcot, Joseph; Troop, Nicholas (2014-06-01)Individuals with bleeding disorders are at increased risk of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. This study explored social cognitive predictors of screening intentions. Ninety men and women with bleeding disorders, recruited ... -
Social defeat and PTSD symptoms following trauma
Troop, Nicholas; Hiskey, Syd (2013-11)Research indicates that constructs relevant to social rank predict a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including mental defeat, alienation, and shame. However, no studies have yet explored a social rank ...