EDGC 6400

This course is an examination of the major theoretical approaches to counseling and their relationship to the counseling process. Analysis and evaluation of the function of theoretical constructs and their impact on counseling practice are emphasized

Midlands Engine Observatory Academic Insights:An Early Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022

An academic insight paper for the Midlands Engine Economic Observatory. An early assessment of the economic impact of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 202

A controlled study of hostile-helpless states of mind among borderline and dysthymic women

The aim of this study was to determine whether women with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are more likely than those with dysthymia to manifest contradictory Hostile-Helpless (HH) states of mind. A reliable rater blind to diagnosis evaluated features of such mental representations in transcripts of Adult Attachment Interviews from 12 women with BPD and 11 women with dysthymia of similar socioeconomic status (SES), all awaiting psychotherapy. In keeping with three hierarchical (non-independent) a priori predictions regarding the mental representations of women with BPD, the results were that (a) all those with BPD, compared with half the group with dysthymia, displayed HH states of mind; (b) those with BPD manifested a significantly higher frequency of globally devaluing representations; and (c) they exhibited a strong trend toward identifying with the devalued hostile caregiver (58% BPD vs. 18% dysthymic). In addition, significantly more BPD than dysthymic patients made reference to controlling behavior towards attachment figures in childhood. These findings offer fresh insights into the nature of BPD and extend previous evidence concerning affected individuals' patterns of thinking and feeling about childhood attachment figures

Community resiliency and individual resiliency among young, slum dwelling women in Kampala, Uganda: Results from the TOPOWA Study.

Intro: Young women in sub-Saharan Africa experience a variety of stressors and negative health outcomes. Women who dwell in slums are at particular risk of high stress and poor health. In order to survive in these difficult environments, young women have to develop significant resiliencies that help them deal with the challenges they face. The slums of Kampala, Uganda represent one such environment in which young women face significant challenges but also display incredible resiliency. However, these young women’s perspectives are poorly understood and rarely reported in the scientific literature. Methods: As part of an ongoing NIH-funded R01 intervention study, we conducted six focus groups with ten young women each dwelling in the slums of Kampala (n = 60). We asked about proximal drivers of stress and resiliency, as well as service experiences. We used thematic analysis to inductively identify themes. Results: We identified a series of both community level and individual level resilience factors. Community level resilience factors included family support, friendship and social ties, community leadership, sports and other social organizations, religious community, and seeing others succeed. Individual level resilience factors included persistence, optimism, self-reliance, hard work, saving money, and dance. Conclusions: This poster presents the perspectives of a vulnerable population whose voices are rarely reported in the scientific literature. They underscored the critical importance of optimism and positive social ties in surviving the most difficult circumstances. They also highlighted a variety of community and individual level resources that should be invested in to address the proximal drivers of stress in this community. These findings warrant attention from policymakers, interventionists, and researchers seeking to promote health among young, slum dwelling women

Improving economic statistics in the creative industries:Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts

In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, policymakers are increasingly recognising the potential of creative industries to drive growth, innovation, and export opportunities across various sectors. However, accurately measuring the economic contribution of these industries remains a significant challenge, particularly when it comes to understanding their regional impact.This report, by Matthew Lyons (City-REDI Institute, Birmingham Business School, The University of Birmingham) and Kevin Connolly (The University of Strathclyde) aims to address this gap by proposing a comprehensive approach to capturing the true value of creative industries at a regional level.While the UK has witnessed the emergence of creative clusters across the country, from video game development in Dundee and Leamington Spa to fashion in Leeds and film and TV production in Cardiff and Northern Ireland, the current economic data fails to provide a detailed picture of these regional dynamics. Furthermore, the data often overlooks the intricate relationships and spillover effects between creative industries and other sectors across different regions.To bridge this gap, this report explores the development of Multi-regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (MR-CISA). This innovative approach combines regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (CISAs) with detailed survey data on inter-industry relationships between creative businesses across regions. By doing so, MR-CISA offers policymakers a more comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect impacts of creative industries on regional economies.With the UK’s ongoing efforts to address regional inequalities and “Level Up” underperforming areas, accurate economic data on creative industries regional contributions becomes crucial. This report lays the foundation for better-informed policymaking, enabling targeted funding decisions and tailored strategies that unlock the full potential of creative industries across the country.Please reference this paper as:Lyons, S. Connolly, K. (2024) Improving economic statistics in the creative industries: Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts London: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Available from: https://pec.ac.uk/research_report_entr/improving-economic-statistics-in-the-creative-industries/Digital Object Identifier (DOB): 10.5281/zenodo.1090768

Improving economic statistics in the creative industries:Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts

In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, policymakers are increasingly recognising the potential of creative industries to drive growth, innovation, and export opportunities across various sectors. However, accurately measuring the economic contribution of these industries remains a significant challenge, particularly when it comes to understanding their regional impact.This report, by Matthew Lyons (City-REDI Institute, Birmingham Business School, The University of Birmingham) and Kevin Connolly (The University of Strathclyde) aims to address this gap by proposing a comprehensive approach to capturing the true value of creative industries at a regional level.While the UK has witnessed the emergence of creative clusters across the country, from video game development in Dundee and Leamington Spa to fashion in Leeds and film and TV production in Cardiff and Northern Ireland, the current economic data fails to provide a detailed picture of these regional dynamics. Furthermore, the data often overlooks the intricate relationships and spillover effects between creative industries and other sectors across different regions.To bridge this gap, this report explores the development of Multi-regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (MR-CISA). This innovative approach combines regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (CISAs) with detailed survey data on inter-industry relationships between creative businesses across regions. By doing so, MR-CISA offers policymakers a more comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect impacts of creative industries on regional economies.With the UK’s ongoing efforts to address regional inequalities and “Level Up” underperforming areas, accurate economic data on creative industries regional contributions becomes crucial. This report lays the foundation for better-informed policymaking, enabling targeted funding decisions and tailored strategies that unlock the full potential of creative industries across the country.Please reference this paper as:Lyons, S. Connolly, K. (2024) Improving economic statistics in the creative industries: Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts London: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Available from: https://pec.ac.uk/research_report_entr/improving-economic-statistics-in-the-creative-industries/Digital Object Identifier (DOB): 10.5281/zenodo.1090768

Digital Laboratory Experiences: Creating Videos for Undergraduate Engineering Practical Sessions

This paper will go over the method used to record and present practical sessions to students studying undergraduate engineering as ‘digital laboratory experiences’. The aim of the practical sessions was to give students exposure to simple electrical engineering concepts to supplement their project based learning in a two credit point unit.Outlined are the goals the practical sessions, the process of capturing footage and editing a video file for the students; and finally a discussion on student attendance to in person practical sessions once the videos were made available. After this, future work to be completed is discussed, mentioning possible improvements that could be made.