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Papers by Jerome Carson
OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
This study looked at the loss of a parent in adulthood and whether this was followed by post-trau... more This study looked at the loss of a parent in adulthood and whether this was followed by post-traumatic growth? Participants, 100 bereaved adults, from Pakistan and England, lost parents in the last 10 years. They completed three questionnaires. The study hypotheses were, first, that participants whose bereavement occurred more than five years ago would show significantly higher levels of post-traumatic growth. Second, participants with higher levels of post-traumatic growth would experience significantly higher grief scores. Thirdly, participants with higher levels of post-traumatic growth would show significantly higher levels of coping skills. Two hypotheses were rejected, only one received partial support. Yet, levels of post-traumatic growth were high in this sample. Post-traumatic growth does not follow every bereavement. The authors provide autoethnographic material to challenge this. Circumstances surrounding bereavement during the Covid-19 pandemic, are more likely to lead t...
British Journal of Mental Health Nursing
This article introduces the upcoming series of articles that explore the meaning of positive psyc... more This article introduces the upcoming series of articles that explore the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings, in particular, for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It takes a personal perspective on how the topic has become one of independent research in higher education. It outlines a range of research-based positive psychology interventions and indicates how these will be covered from a theoretical and practical perspective. It provides a soundboard for team leaders to consider how to bring in the principles to develop effective team working and further recognise the importance of maintaining staff wellbeing. P ositive psychology is not about acquiring the state of perennial happiness. It is, however, about scientifically studying phenomena that helps researchers understand what is good about human beings, and not the more commonplace assessment of what is wrong with them. Personal history My interest in positive psychology began early on in my career, so far back I did not even realise it was an interest. As a registered general nurse and mental health nurse in the late 1970s and 1980s, the intention of care then was very much based on the medical model (Engel, 1977) and getting people better and trying to 'fix them'. People were seen as patients that required our input and treatment, but little or unequal
International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure
The increasing academic interest in walking for heath has paid limited attention to Nordic walkin... more The increasing academic interest in walking for heath has paid limited attention to Nordic walking. This paper investigates the growing popularity of Nordic walking as a leisure activity in the United Kingdom and its contribution to well-being. It investigates the similarities and differences in leisure experiences between Nordic walking and rambling. Twelve Nordic walkers and thirteen Ramblers partook in semi-structured interviews at various locations in the United Kingdom. The interviews were analysed thematically. Using Seligman's PERMA model and Stebbins' concept of serious leisure, it was found that leisure experiences in rambling related to well-being by creating a strong emotional bond between the members and the natural environments, developing and maintaining friendships, and facilitating mobility and vitality. In contrast the leisure experience of Nordic walking involved developing physical activity skills and fitness, encouraging leadership, and promoting positive emotions through the participation in the activity. The contribution of this research lies in addressing this significant gap in knowledge by diversifying the concept of leisure walking and identifying the potential social and environmental influences in the leisure walking activities that contribute to well-being.
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Ben Robinson. Design/methodology/app... more Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Ben Robinson. Design/methodology/approach-Ben provides a short summary of his life and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings-Ben talks about his inpatient treatment for anorexia and his long journey of recovery. Research limitations/implications-Single case studies provide us with unique insights into the lived experience of people with mental health problems. They often provide us with hints as to how services could be improved. Practical implications-Ben argues that the voice of service users needs to be heard more by professionals. "The only experts of a mental health problem are the people who have been through a mental health issue themselves." Social implications-One of the classic recovery reports talked about "going the extra mile." Ben talks about how his family therapist would visit him at the end of her working day. As he says, "this was something she didn't have to do, but wanted to do as she genuinely cared for us." Originality/value-Ben is determined to use his experiences for the benefit of others. Even to have helped a single person, will be his biggest life achievement.
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Jana Rozenhalova. Design/methodology... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Jana Rozenhalova. Design/methodology/approach Jana provides a short summary of her life and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings Jana tells us about her long struggles with eating disorders and provides us with the metaphor that it is like being a broken cup glued back together again. You have to be very careful it does not break again. Research limitations/implications Jana’s story is one, yet it offers us unique insights. She comments at one point, “[…] if it was not for the eating disorders […] I would not be me”. Practical implications Jana notes that while she could see many reasons behind her eating disorders, they did not really matter. What mattered was that she could overcome them. Social implications While Jana first thought hope was an empty word, she now realises in retrospect that she was more hopeful than anyone she knew. As Patricia Deegan (1996) puts it, “Hope is not just a nice sounding euphemism. Hope ...
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus. Design/methodology/app... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus. Design/methodology/approach John provides a short life history and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings John tells us about the insidious development of his illness and how for many years it was masked by substance abuse. Research limitations/implications As Patricia Deegan has stated, “Each person’s journey of recovery is unique” (Deegan, 1996). That is why we can learn so much from case studies like John’s. Practical implications John’s account shows the value of Early Intervention Teams. The service he received from his local team was “second to none”. Social implications John talks about the value of volunteering and how it helped him believe that he could once more play a constructive role in life. Originality/value There is no doubt that John benefitted from support from professionals, experts by experience and his family. Equally he was also open to all these sources of support.
World Leisure Journal
There is accumulating evidence that walking has health benefits. While millions of people in the ... more There is accumulating evidence that walking has health benefits. While millions of people in the United Kingdom have long benefitted from rambling, Nordic walking is a relative newcomer to the shores of Britain. Which of these forms of walking is better for your mental wellbeing? This study set out to compare both forms of walking and measured their effects on mental wellbeing using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), through an on-line survey. In addition both groups of walkers were asked about socio-environmental influences on their walking. Some 508 participants completed the online survey, which assessed socio-environmental factors on participation in both walking activities and mental well-being. This study showed both walking groups had higher mental well-being scores than the “normal population” for the WEMWBS. However, there were no significant differences in contribution to mental well-being between the two walking groups. Socio-environmental analysis revealed that in Nordic walking the role of the instructor was critical, whereas in rambling friends’ support, weather conditions and the aesthetics of the environment were important factors for participation. This study diversified the concept of leisure walking by distinguishing between rambling and Nordic walking in terms of their differing contributions towards mental well-being.
Journal of Health Visiting
Nurse education today, 2018
Compassion has global implications for nursing care. However, failure to provide compassionate ca... more Compassion has global implications for nursing care. However, failure to provide compassionate care is reported by patients. Nursing and nurse education have been scrutinized about the impact training can have on student's compassion. Furthermore, there is a paucity of standardised measures to assess levels of nurses' compassion. To identify (1) the qualities of a compassionate nurse, (2) how compassion is taught to nursing students, and (3) the instruments used to measure compassion in nursing. Systematic literature review. CINHAL, EBSCO, SCOPUS, PubMed, Ovid Nursing. A systematic review of published research was conducted with. No limitations in the search timeframe were used. Articles were included if they were (1) nurses (2) nursing students (3) educators and (4) patient groups, (5) written in English. Articles that were, peer reviewed, research articles, or articles grounded in evidence based practice were also included. Fourteen studies (6 UK, 3 USA, 2 Canada, 1 Korea,...
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Mar 1, 2001
Int J Soc Psychiatr, 1997
British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Sep 1, 1988
The impending closure of many large psychiatric hospitals has led to the involvement of clinical ... more The impending closure of many large psychiatric hospitals has led to the involvement of clinical psychologists in surveys of whole hospital populations. REHAB is a recent addition to the range of behaviour-rating scales. In a test of the inter-rater reliability of this scale, we have assessed the ratings from an initial sample of 50 patients. We obtained higher correlation co-efficients than expected given the larger number of raters used in our study. Some implications for the general use of rating scales in reprovision are discussed.
Behav Res Ther, 1996
ABSTRACT 1st Ed Bibliogr. na konci kapitol
ABSTRACT The influential Sainsbury Centre report, Making Recovery a Reality (Shepherd et al, 2008... more ABSTRACT The influential Sainsbury Centre report, Making Recovery a Reality (Shepherd et al, 2008), talks about clinical and social aspects of recovery. The issue of psychological recovery is not discussed at length, although other workers have put forward a psychological model of recovery (Andresen et al, 2003). While there are numerous definitions of recovery, the one developed by Gordon, the focus of this profile, is unlikely to be matched for its parsimony. Gordon describes recovery as ‘coping with your illness and trying to have a meaningful life’ (McManus, 2008). In this paper, he outlines his background. He is then interviewed by Sarah Morgan about his life, illness and recovery. Finally, Jerome gives an appreciation of his contribution to our developing understanding of recovery.
Int J Soc Psychiatr, 1997
OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
This study looked at the loss of a parent in adulthood and whether this was followed by post-trau... more This study looked at the loss of a parent in adulthood and whether this was followed by post-traumatic growth? Participants, 100 bereaved adults, from Pakistan and England, lost parents in the last 10 years. They completed three questionnaires. The study hypotheses were, first, that participants whose bereavement occurred more than five years ago would show significantly higher levels of post-traumatic growth. Second, participants with higher levels of post-traumatic growth would experience significantly higher grief scores. Thirdly, participants with higher levels of post-traumatic growth would show significantly higher levels of coping skills. Two hypotheses were rejected, only one received partial support. Yet, levels of post-traumatic growth were high in this sample. Post-traumatic growth does not follow every bereavement. The authors provide autoethnographic material to challenge this. Circumstances surrounding bereavement during the Covid-19 pandemic, are more likely to lead t...
British Journal of Mental Health Nursing
This article introduces the upcoming series of articles that explore the meaning of positive psyc... more This article introduces the upcoming series of articles that explore the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings, in particular, for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It takes a personal perspective on how the topic has become one of independent research in higher education. It outlines a range of research-based positive psychology interventions and indicates how these will be covered from a theoretical and practical perspective. It provides a soundboard for team leaders to consider how to bring in the principles to develop effective team working and further recognise the importance of maintaining staff wellbeing. P ositive psychology is not about acquiring the state of perennial happiness. It is, however, about scientifically studying phenomena that helps researchers understand what is good about human beings, and not the more commonplace assessment of what is wrong with them. Personal history My interest in positive psychology began early on in my career, so far back I did not even realise it was an interest. As a registered general nurse and mental health nurse in the late 1970s and 1980s, the intention of care then was very much based on the medical model (Engel, 1977) and getting people better and trying to 'fix them'. People were seen as patients that required our input and treatment, but little or unequal
International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure
The increasing academic interest in walking for heath has paid limited attention to Nordic walkin... more The increasing academic interest in walking for heath has paid limited attention to Nordic walking. This paper investigates the growing popularity of Nordic walking as a leisure activity in the United Kingdom and its contribution to well-being. It investigates the similarities and differences in leisure experiences between Nordic walking and rambling. Twelve Nordic walkers and thirteen Ramblers partook in semi-structured interviews at various locations in the United Kingdom. The interviews were analysed thematically. Using Seligman's PERMA model and Stebbins' concept of serious leisure, it was found that leisure experiences in rambling related to well-being by creating a strong emotional bond between the members and the natural environments, developing and maintaining friendships, and facilitating mobility and vitality. In contrast the leisure experience of Nordic walking involved developing physical activity skills and fitness, encouraging leadership, and promoting positive emotions through the participation in the activity. The contribution of this research lies in addressing this significant gap in knowledge by diversifying the concept of leisure walking and identifying the potential social and environmental influences in the leisure walking activities that contribute to well-being.
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Ben Robinson. Design/methodology/app... more Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Ben Robinson. Design/methodology/approach-Ben provides a short summary of his life and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings-Ben talks about his inpatient treatment for anorexia and his long journey of recovery. Research limitations/implications-Single case studies provide us with unique insights into the lived experience of people with mental health problems. They often provide us with hints as to how services could be improved. Practical implications-Ben argues that the voice of service users needs to be heard more by professionals. "The only experts of a mental health problem are the people who have been through a mental health issue themselves." Social implications-One of the classic recovery reports talked about "going the extra mile." Ben talks about how his family therapist would visit him at the end of her working day. As he says, "this was something she didn't have to do, but wanted to do as she genuinely cared for us." Originality/value-Ben is determined to use his experiences for the benefit of others. Even to have helped a single person, will be his biggest life achievement.
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Jana Rozenhalova. Design/methodology... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Jana Rozenhalova. Design/methodology/approach Jana provides a short summary of her life and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings Jana tells us about her long struggles with eating disorders and provides us with the metaphor that it is like being a broken cup glued back together again. You have to be very careful it does not break again. Research limitations/implications Jana’s story is one, yet it offers us unique insights. She comments at one point, “[…] if it was not for the eating disorders […] I would not be me”. Practical implications Jana notes that while she could see many reasons behind her eating disorders, they did not really matter. What mattered was that she could overcome them. Social implications While Jana first thought hope was an empty word, she now realises in retrospect that she was more hopeful than anyone she knew. As Patricia Deegan (1996) puts it, “Hope is not just a nice sounding euphemism. Hope ...
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus. Design/methodology/app... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus. Design/methodology/approach John provides a short life history and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings John tells us about the insidious development of his illness and how for many years it was masked by substance abuse. Research limitations/implications As Patricia Deegan has stated, “Each person’s journey of recovery is unique” (Deegan, 1996). That is why we can learn so much from case studies like John’s. Practical implications John’s account shows the value of Early Intervention Teams. The service he received from his local team was “second to none”. Social implications John talks about the value of volunteering and how it helped him believe that he could once more play a constructive role in life. Originality/value There is no doubt that John benefitted from support from professionals, experts by experience and his family. Equally he was also open to all these sources of support.
World Leisure Journal
There is accumulating evidence that walking has health benefits. While millions of people in the ... more There is accumulating evidence that walking has health benefits. While millions of people in the United Kingdom have long benefitted from rambling, Nordic walking is a relative newcomer to the shores of Britain. Which of these forms of walking is better for your mental wellbeing? This study set out to compare both forms of walking and measured their effects on mental wellbeing using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), through an on-line survey. In addition both groups of walkers were asked about socio-environmental influences on their walking. Some 508 participants completed the online survey, which assessed socio-environmental factors on participation in both walking activities and mental well-being. This study showed both walking groups had higher mental well-being scores than the “normal population” for the WEMWBS. However, there were no significant differences in contribution to mental well-being between the two walking groups. Socio-environmental analysis revealed that in Nordic walking the role of the instructor was critical, whereas in rambling friends’ support, weather conditions and the aesthetics of the environment were important factors for participation. This study diversified the concept of leisure walking by distinguishing between rambling and Nordic walking in terms of their differing contributions towards mental well-being.
Journal of Health Visiting
Nurse education today, 2018
Compassion has global implications for nursing care. However, failure to provide compassionate ca... more Compassion has global implications for nursing care. However, failure to provide compassionate care is reported by patients. Nursing and nurse education have been scrutinized about the impact training can have on student's compassion. Furthermore, there is a paucity of standardised measures to assess levels of nurses' compassion. To identify (1) the qualities of a compassionate nurse, (2) how compassion is taught to nursing students, and (3) the instruments used to measure compassion in nursing. Systematic literature review. CINHAL, EBSCO, SCOPUS, PubMed, Ovid Nursing. A systematic review of published research was conducted with. No limitations in the search timeframe were used. Articles were included if they were (1) nurses (2) nursing students (3) educators and (4) patient groups, (5) written in English. Articles that were, peer reviewed, research articles, or articles grounded in evidence based practice were also included. Fourteen studies (6 UK, 3 USA, 2 Canada, 1 Korea,...
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Mar 1, 2001
Int J Soc Psychiatr, 1997
British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Sep 1, 1988
The impending closure of many large psychiatric hospitals has led to the involvement of clinical ... more The impending closure of many large psychiatric hospitals has led to the involvement of clinical psychologists in surveys of whole hospital populations. REHAB is a recent addition to the range of behaviour-rating scales. In a test of the inter-rater reliability of this scale, we have assessed the ratings from an initial sample of 50 patients. We obtained higher correlation co-efficients than expected given the larger number of raters used in our study. Some implications for the general use of rating scales in reprovision are discussed.
Behav Res Ther, 1996
ABSTRACT 1st Ed Bibliogr. na konci kapitol
ABSTRACT The influential Sainsbury Centre report, Making Recovery a Reality (Shepherd et al, 2008... more ABSTRACT The influential Sainsbury Centre report, Making Recovery a Reality (Shepherd et al, 2008), talks about clinical and social aspects of recovery. The issue of psychological recovery is not discussed at length, although other workers have put forward a psychological model of recovery (Andresen et al, 2003). While there are numerous definitions of recovery, the one developed by Gordon, the focus of this profile, is unlikely to be matched for its parsimony. Gordon describes recovery as ‘coping with your illness and trying to have a meaningful life’ (McManus, 2008). In this paper, he outlines his background. He is then interviewed by Sarah Morgan about his life, illness and recovery. Finally, Jerome gives an appreciation of his contribution to our developing understanding of recovery.
Int J Soc Psychiatr, 1997