Author(s): Dumassais S; Grewal KS; Aubin G; O' Connell M; Phillips NA; Wittich W;

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drastic shift in the practice of research and clinical services. It has been noted that cognition measured via in-person versus remote methods differ substantially, and it is possible that subjective and experiential differences exist between modalities. Objective: The aim of the study is to explore the percepti ...

Article GUID: 39546346

Author(s): Mayo NE; Auais M; Barclay R; Branin J; Dawes H; Korfage IJ; Sawchuk K; Tal E; White CL; Ayoubi Z; Chowdhury F; Henderson J; Mansoubi M; Mate KKV; Nadea L; Rodriguez S; Kuspinar A;

Aims: Many older persons do not think of themselves as "patients" but as persons wishing to live as actively as possible for as long as possible. However, most health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures were developed for use with clinical populations. The aim of this project was to fill that ...

Article GUID: 38967870

Author(s): Krause S; Radomsky AS;

Background: Cognitive models of mental contamination (i.e. feelings of internal dirtiness without contact with a contaminant) propose that these feelings arise when individuals misappraise a violation. However, an operational definition of 'violation' and identification of specific violation misappraisals is limited. Aims: This study's aim wa ...

Article GUID: 38679952

Author(s): Stephanie T Gumuchian

CONCLUSIONS: The concept of FoDR may present a window into understanding the unique cognitive and behavioural changes that occur following MDD remission and underlie depression recurrence. Future research should aim to identify underlying individual differences and characteristics of the disorder that may influence the presence and impact of FoDR. Finally ...

Article GUID: 38383311

Author(s): Kelly-Turner K; Radomsky AS;

Purpose: Concerns about the likelihood, consequences, and meaning of losing control are commonplace across anxiety-related disorders. However, several experimental studies have suggested that individuals without a diagnosis of a mental disorder also believe that they can and will lose control under the right circumstances. Understanding the range of belie ...

Article GUID: 38131416

Author(s): Pitt H; McCarthy S; Thomas SL; Randle M; Marko S; Cowlishaw S; Kairouz S; Daube M;

Introduction: Rapid changes in the Australian gambling environment have amplified the risks for gamblers and pose significant threats to public health. Technological advances, saturation of marketing, and the embedding of gambling in sport have all contributed to significant changes in the gambling risk environment. Older adults have witnessed the changes ...

Article GUID: 37006633

Author(s): Alysha L Deslippe

CONCLUSIONS: Lifestyle interventions that foster self-regulatory skills, opportunities for social engagement and personalization of goals may improve behaviour adherence. This can be achieved through inclusion of BCT, tapering off of intervention supports, identification of meaningful goals and anticipated barriers with participants.

Article GUID: 36782207

Author(s): Renard M; Audette-Chapdelaine S; Savard AC; Kairouz S; Brodeur M;

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought drastic changes to the lives of a substantial portion of the world's population. Many stakeholders have expressed concern about the impact of the pandemic on gambling practices, which have historically increased during times of crisis. The purpose of this study was to provide a snapshot of the impact of the pandemic o ...

Article GUID: 36554483

Author(s): Thomas SL; Pitt H; Randle M; Cowlishaw S; Rintoul A; Kairouz S; Daube M;

There are a range of stereotypes and assumptions associated with women's gambling behaviours. While researchers have demonstrated that the practices associated with women's gambling are changing and becoming increasingly normalized, there is a limited understanding of how younger women ascribe meanings to these practices. This study explored the g ...

Article GUID: 36547399

Author(s): Najmeh Khalili-Mahani

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Article GUID: 36506270

Author(s): McCarthy S; Thomas S; Pitt H; Marko S; Randle M; Cowlishaw S; Kairouz S; Daube M;

Background: Younger women's engagement with gambling has changed over recent decades due to a range of socio-cultural, environmental and commercial factors. However, younger women's distinct lived experiences with gambling have rarely been considered. The following critical qualitative inquiry explored factors that influenced younger women's e ...

Article GUID: 36002940