Kareena Mcaloney-Kocaman
Biographic Data
| ID | 236071 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kareena Mcaloney-Kocaman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kareena |
| FAMILY NAME | Mcaloney-Kocaman |
| SIGNATURE | MCALONEY-KOCAMAN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Glasgow Caledonian University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4561-9619 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cultural and Religious Influences on Muslim Clients' Mental Health Support Experiences
Islamic Principles in Western Mental Health
Parent–child creative activities are associated with children’s positive affect and relationships quality
Engagement in everyday creative activities has been shown to enhance positive affect. However, most studies focus on older children or adults and tend to emphasize individual creativity. Little attention has been given to dyadic creativity (particularly among younger children aged 4–6), its effects on positive affect, and the processes that may explain these effects. Grounded in self-determination theory, this research addresses these gaps by exp…
Creativity Research Overlooks the Study of Resilience among Young Children
Creativity researchers are increasingly interested in understanding when, how, and for whom creativity can be beneficial. Previous reviews have demonstrated that creativity research largely ignores the study of its impact on factors that promote health, and well‐being among populations of adults. It is unclear, in fact, whether this gap in research also extends to creativity research among young children. This paper addresses this issue. Early ch…
Exploring men’s alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father
The transition to fatherhood may present a ‘teachable moment’ when men evaluate their health behaviors. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on men’s experiences of alcohol consumption in the context of fatherhood, and on interventions to reduce drinking among new fathers. We searched four databases and reference lists to identify eligible studies. The review findings were discussed with key stakeholders. The review identified five articles p…
Variations in stigma by sexual orientation and substance use
Stigma can have a debilitating effect on mental health. Both LGBTQ+ individuals and substance users experience stigma, and concurrent membership of both groups can result in double stigma. This study aimed to investigate differences in stigmatized attitudes based on substance use behaviors and sexual identity using data from 102 participants (83% female). Findings suggest the presence of a hierarchy of stigma where heterosexual individuals were t…
Coping in isolation
The present short commentary aimed at highlighting the potential impact of lockdown specifically on parents and children’s mental health. Embedded within a systemic view, it identified protective factors that may account for individual and household resilience. In the first section of this manuscript, we present the core concepts of resilience, before we highlight the adverse risks of the current COVID-19 situation on parents’ and children’s ment…
The Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) to Evaluate Effectiveness of Treatment for Sexual Difficulties
Progress toward establishing the effectiveness of biopsychosocial treatment for patients with sexual problems is limited by the lack of brief measurement tools assessing change across various domains of the treatment model. We developed and psychometrically validated a new clinical evaluation tool, the Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) to meet this gap. The SFEQ combines into a single scale the best performing items from two instrum…
Informing theoretical development of salutogenic, asset-based health improvement to reduce syndemics among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Globally, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) experience an increased burden of poor sexual, mental and physical health. Syndemics theory provides a framework to understand comorbidities and health among marginalised populations. Syndemics theory attempts to account for the social, environmental, and other structural contexts that are driving and/or sustaining simultaneous multiple negative health outcomes, but has been wide…
Exposure to Evidence of White Privilege and Perceptions of Hardships Among White UK Residents
Sexual identities and sexual health within the Celtic nations
Associations of sexual identity with a range of sexual and sexual health behaviours were investigated amongst men who have sex with men (MSM). Data from 1816 MSM recruited from 4 Celtic nations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) were collected via a cross-sectional online survey advertised via social media. About 18.3% were non-gay identified MSM (NGI-MSM). In the last year, 30% of NGI-MSM reported high-risk unprotect…
Discrimination and religiosity among Muslim women in the UK before and after the Charlie Hebdo attacks
In January 2015, media outlets reported a series of attacks by Islamic terror groups in France, instigated at the offices of the Charlie Hebdo publication. Previous research has indicated that the consequence of exposure to terrorist attacks can extend beyond the immediate victims, with a potentially international reach. This secondary data analysis compares the perceptions of discrimination, religiosity, and religious engagement of 240 Muslim wo…
‘Mixed’ Religion Relationships and Well-being in Northern Ireland
Inter-faith relationships in Great Britain
Britain is increasingly multicultural, with greater potential for mixing between individuals of differing religions. While both religion and romantic partnerships offer benefits for psychological well-being, religious heterogeneity in a relationship may be detrimental. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of interfaith partnerships using the UK Household Longitudinal Study, and explore impact on well-being. Over one-fifth of individuals…
OP12 The Health Behaviours of Mothers in England
Background Promoting healthier lifestyles is at the heart of England’s public health strategy. The dominant focus has been on single health behaviours; however, most adults engage in multiple risk behaviours. Very few studies have investigated patterns among parents and children. This paper focuses on four health behaviours among mothers; part of a broader project examining multiple risk behaviours among parents and children. Methods Data from th…
OP13 Diet and Physical Activity Levels Among UK Youth
Background Both physical activity levels and dietary behaviours have consistently been linked with the development of chronic disease, obesity and ill-health in both adult and youth samples. Nationally there are established recommendations of minimum levels of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption necessary to promote good health. Developing healthy behaviour is particularly important for young people, as adult behaviours that are…
Life after prison
The men and women employed by the Northern Ireland prison service served through some of the most infamous events in the course of the ‘Troubles’. In 1998 a downsizing initiative was launched which resulted in over 1000 prison personnel accepting early retirement packages. This study aimed to explore the experience of service life in Northern Ireland and investigate how the circumstances of retirement impact upon well‐being. Ninty‐nine retired pr…
Damaged youth
As Northern Ireland transitions to a post‐conflict society the nature of violent victimization and its influence on adolescents following the “Troubles” becomes an even more important area of interest. Adolescents are particularly at risk of victimization and associated social, emotional, and psychological health problems. In this analysis of the fifth year of the Belfast Youth Development Study (BYDS), the prevalence and implications of exposure…
Damaged youth
As Northern Ireland transitions to a post‐conflict society the nature of violent victimization and its influence on adolescents following the “Troubles” becomes an even more important area of interest. Adolescents are particularly at risk of victimization and associated social, emotional, and psychological health problems. In this analysis of the fifth year of the Belfast Youth Development Study (BYDS), the prevalence and implications of exposure…
Variations in stigma by sexual orientation and substance use
Stigma can have a debilitating effect on mental health. Both LGBTQ+ individuals and substance users experience stigma, and concurrent membership of both groups can result in double stigma. This study aimed to investigate differences in stigmatized attitudes based on substance use behaviors and sexual identity using data from 102 participants (83% female). Findings suggest the presence of a hierarchy of stigma where heterosexual individuals were t…
Exposure to Evidence of White Privilege and Perceptions of Hardships Among White UK Residents
Damaged youth
As Northern Ireland transitions to a post‐conflict society the nature of violent victimization and its influence on adolescents following the “Troubles” becomes an even more important area of interest. Adolescents are particularly at risk of victimization and associated social, emotional, and psychological health problems. In this analysis of the fifth year of the Belfast Youth Development Study (BYDS), the prevalence and implications of exposure…
Life after prison
The men and women employed by the Northern Ireland prison service served through some of the most infamous events in the course of the ‘Troubles’. In 1998 a downsizing initiative was launched which resulted in over 1000 prison personnel accepting early retirement packages. This study aimed to explore the experience of service life in Northern Ireland and investigate how the circumstances of retirement impact upon well‐being. Ninty‐nine retired pr…
OP13 Diet and Physical Activity Levels Among UK Youth
Background Both physical activity levels and dietary behaviours have consistently been linked with the development of chronic disease, obesity and ill-health in both adult and youth samples. Nationally there are established recommendations of minimum levels of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption necessary to promote good health. Developing healthy behaviour is particularly important for young people, as adult behaviours that are…
‘Mixed’ Religion Relationships and Well-being in Northern Ireland
Inter-faith relationships in Great Britain
Britain is increasingly multicultural, with greater potential for mixing between individuals of differing religions. While both religion and romantic partnerships offer benefits for psychological well-being, religious heterogeneity in a relationship may be detrimental. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of interfaith partnerships using the UK Household Longitudinal Study, and explore impact on well-being. Over one-fifth of individuals…
OP12 The Health Behaviours of Mothers in England
Background Promoting healthier lifestyles is at the heart of England’s public health strategy. The dominant focus has been on single health behaviours; however, most adults engage in multiple risk behaviours. Very few studies have investigated patterns among parents and children. This paper focuses on four health behaviours among mothers; part of a broader project examining multiple risk behaviours among parents and children. Methods Data from th…
Discrimination and religiosity among Muslim women in the UK before and after the Charlie Hebdo attacks
In January 2015, media outlets reported a series of attacks by Islamic terror groups in France, instigated at the offices of the Charlie Hebdo publication. Previous research has indicated that the consequence of exposure to terrorist attacks can extend beyond the immediate victims, with a potentially international reach. This secondary data analysis compares the perceptions of discrimination, religiosity, and religious engagement of 240 Muslim wo…
Sexual identities and sexual health within the Celtic nations
Associations of sexual identity with a range of sexual and sexual health behaviours were investigated amongst men who have sex with men (MSM). Data from 1816 MSM recruited from 4 Celtic nations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) were collected via a cross-sectional online survey advertised via social media. About 18.3% were non-gay identified MSM (NGI-MSM). In the last year, 30% of NGI-MSM reported high-risk unprotect…
Informing theoretical development of salutogenic, asset-based health improvement to reduce syndemics among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Globally, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) experience an increased burden of poor sexual, mental and physical health. Syndemics theory provides a framework to understand comorbidities and health among marginalised populations. Syndemics theory attempts to account for the social, environmental, and other structural contexts that are driving and/or sustaining simultaneous multiple negative health outcomes, but has been wide…
Exposure to Evidence of White Privilege and Perceptions of Hardships Among White UK Residents
Coping in isolation
The present short commentary aimed at highlighting the potential impact of lockdown specifically on parents and children’s mental health. Embedded within a systemic view, it identified protective factors that may account for individual and household resilience. In the first section of this manuscript, we present the core concepts of resilience, before we highlight the adverse risks of the current COVID-19 situation on parents’ and children’s ment…
The Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) to Evaluate Effectiveness of Treatment for Sexual Difficulties
Progress toward establishing the effectiveness of biopsychosocial treatment for patients with sexual problems is limited by the lack of brief measurement tools assessing change across various domains of the treatment model. We developed and psychometrically validated a new clinical evaluation tool, the Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) to meet this gap. The SFEQ combines into a single scale the best performing items from two instrum…
Exploring men’s alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father
The transition to fatherhood may present a ‘teachable moment’ when men evaluate their health behaviors. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on men’s experiences of alcohol consumption in the context of fatherhood, and on interventions to reduce drinking among new fathers. We searched four databases and reference lists to identify eligible studies. The review findings were discussed with key stakeholders. The review identified five articles p…
Variations in stigma by sexual orientation and substance use
Stigma can have a debilitating effect on mental health. Both LGBTQ+ individuals and substance users experience stigma, and concurrent membership of both groups can result in double stigma. This study aimed to investigate differences in stigmatized attitudes based on substance use behaviors and sexual identity using data from 102 participants (83% female). Findings suggest the presence of a hierarchy of stigma where heterosexual individuals were t…
Creativity Research Overlooks the Study of Resilience among Young Children
Creativity researchers are increasingly interested in understanding when, how, and for whom creativity can be beneficial. Previous reviews have demonstrated that creativity research largely ignores the study of its impact on factors that promote health, and well‐being among populations of adults. It is unclear, in fact, whether this gap in research also extends to creativity research among young children. This paper addresses this issue. Early ch…
Parent–child creative activities are associated with children’s positive affect and relationships quality
Engagement in everyday creative activities has been shown to enhance positive affect. However, most studies focus on older children or adults and tend to emphasize individual creativity. Little attention has been given to dyadic creativity (particularly among younger children aged 4–6), its effects on positive affect, and the processes that may explain these effects. Grounded in self-determination theory, this research addresses these gaps by exp…
Cultural and Religious Influences on Muslim Clients' Mental Health Support Experiences
Islamic Principles in Western Mental Health
Psychology (13 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Public health (4 works)