An evaluation of section 1 of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012

A mixed methods evaluation of a legislation introduced by the Scottish Government to tackle sectarian and other offensive behaviours at regulated fotoball matche

Conceptual understanding of screen media parenting: report of a working group

Screen media (television, computers, and videogames) use has been linked to multiple child outcomes, including obesity. Parents can be an important influence on children\u27s screen use. There has been an increase in the number of instruments available to assess parenting in feeding and physical activity contexts, however few measures are available to assess parenting practices regarding children\u27s screen media use. A working group of screen media and parenting researchers convened at the preconference workshop to the 2012 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) annual meeting, “Parenting Measurement: Current Status and Consensus Reports,” to identify and prioritize issues in assessing screen media parenting practices. The group identified that screen media use can pose different risks for children, depending on their age and developmental stage, across physiologic, psychosocial, and development outcomes. With that in mind, a conceptual framework of how parents may influence their child\u27s screen-viewing behaviors was proposed to include the screen media content, context of viewing, and amount viewed. A research agenda was proposed to prioritize a validation of the framework and enhance the ability of researchers to best assess parenting influences across the three domains of content, context and amount of children\u27s screen media use

Mental health beyond the school gate: young people's perspectives of mental health support online, and in home, school and community contexts

Children and young people’s (CYP) mental health (MH) is of growing concern, particularly as evidence suggests prevalence rates are increasing. Although there is a drive by the government to improve and develop effective support systems, research suggests many CYP have not accessed effective help. Using technology to deliver mental health interventions offers a potential way to increase access to support. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence for the effectiveness of technology based interventions for CYP aged 16-25 with depression and anxiety. A systematic search of three databases identified 12 studies exploring a range of online technology based interventions. The findings identified positive outcomes for the use of iCBT in reducing anxiety and depression severity. It also outlined some promising evidence suggesting potential benefits of further exploring the use of online, solution-focused approaches. However, further work is needed to identify the key elements to effective online interventions and understand more about young people's experiences and opinions when using them.The empirical paper sought to address this, through developing a greater understanding of what CYP identify as the most essential types of MH support, where they would like to access this support, and the key competencies they value in those delivering that support. An expert panel of CYP aged 16-25 who had previously experienced a MH difficulty participated in two rounds of a Delphi study. For each round, participants were asked to rate the importance of a series items. Items that were rated as either essential, or very desirable, by at least 75% of the panel were included in a final framework of recommendations. To gain feedback on the feasibility and utility of the framework, interviews with adult stakeholders were carried out. The current research found that trust and confidentiality were essential elements to service provision. Furthermore, it appears that CYP want practitioners to recognise their strengths and involve them in decision making. Implications of the research include a need for further awareness of mental health and larger scale, participatory research with CYP to expand upon the findings of the current study

Co-creating a new theory of gender beyond the binary: a Delphi study in the United Kingdom

This study recognizes that a pervasive, binary view of gender does not capture everyone in the United Kingdom (UK) (for example, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others (LGBTQ+); non-binary; gender-diverse communities). The study sought to develop new understandings regarding what might be relevant in considering how gender is viewed by young people in the UK. A three-round online Delphi methodology was employed with a panel of young people, aged 16–25 years, who recognized that current models of gender do not represent everyone. The panel rated a series of statements related to the way in which gender is viewed and contributed their own statements. A consensus level of 70% agreement was set to include statements in a final framework. The panel reached consensus on a collection of statements which were used to inform new guiding frames of gender to capture diverse possibilities. The framework presents a perspective which allows multiple constructions of gender to co-exist, considers that constructions may change through time, and shares how language can act as a supportive tool. The framework is discussed in relation to the existing evidence base and can be used to communicate the panel’s core messages about gender possibilities in the UK

Dataset in support of the Southampton doctoral thesis "Co-creating a new theory of gender beyond the binary: A Delphi study"

Dataset underpinning Chapter Three of the thesis, &quot;Gender Representation Beyond the Binary: New Possibilities and Understandings&quot; by Jamie Thomas Wilson.</span

Conceptual understanding of screen media parenting: report of a working group

Screen media (television, computers, and videogames) use has been linked to multiple child outcomes, including obesity. Parents can be an important influence on children’s screen use. There has been an increase in the number of instruments available to assess parenting in feeding and physical activity contexts, however few measures are available to assess parenting practices regarding children’s screen media use. A working group of screen media and parenting researchers convened at the preconference workshop to the 2012 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) annual meeting, ‘‘Parenting Measurement: Current Status and Consensus Reports,’’ to identify and prioritize issues in assessing screen media parenting practices. The group identified that screen media use can pose different risks for children, depending on their age and developmental stage, across physiologic, psychosocial, and development outcomes. With that in mind, a conceptual framework of how parents may influence their child’s screen-viewing behaviors was proposed to include the screen media content, context of viewing, and amount viewed. A research agenda was proposed to prioritize a validation of the framework and enhance the ability of researchers to best assess parenting influences across the three domains of content, context and amount of children’s screen media use