Rachel M Roberts

Datos Biográficos

ID1559664
NOMBRERachel M Roberts
NOMBRESRachel M
APELLIDORoberts
FIRMAROBERTS R M
AFILIACIONESThe University of Adelaide
VERIFICADONo
TOTAL DE OBRAS6
TOTAL DE CITAS2
TOTAL COMO AUTOR6
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2013
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2022
ÍNDICE H1

  • Diathesis-stress or differential susceptibility? Comparing the theories when determining the outcomes for children born before 33 weeks' gestation

    Open AccessJacqueline F Gould, Carolyn Di Fiore et al.ARTICLEActa Psychologica2022

    Infants born preterm (less than 37 weeks completed gestation) have a higher risk of suboptimal cognitive and behavioral outcomes when compared with their term-born counterparts. The risk and severity of poor outcome increases as gestational age at birth decreases; however, not all children born preterm will develop deficits, and environmental influences post birth may have a role in shaping developmental outcomes. Whilst early preterm birth is no…

  • Neurological, physical and sociodemographic correlates of employment in multiple sclerosis

    Open AccessLarissa Gerhard, Diana S Dorstyn et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2020Citada por: 2Referencias: 77

    Illness severity and sociodemographic characteristics of 7,053 employees with multiple sclerosis and 11,043 peers not in the workforce were compared (Hedges' g with 95% confidence interval and p values). Pooled findings from 25 studies confirmed the main role of a relapsing-remitting disease course and higher education to employment. To a lesser extent, disease duration, fatigue and pain symptoms and age also differentiated the two groups. Vocati…

  • Employment and multiple sclerosis

    Open AccessDiana S Dorstyn, Rachel M Roberts et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2019

    The association between employment and psychological health in adults with multiple sclerosis was examined ( N = 33 studies). Standardised mean differences (Hedges’ g) between those employed and those not in the workforce were calculated. Employed peers reported significantly greater quality of life and mood, cited fewer work and multiple sclerosis–related difficulties and were more likely to adopt problem-focused coping strategies, considered to…

  • Racism, stress, and sense of personal control among Aboriginal Australian pregnant women

    Open AccessDavi Manzini Macedo, Lisa G Smithers et al.ARTICLEAustralian Psychologist2019Referencias: 18

    ObjectivesTo characterise racism experiences in the past year and to investigate a causal association between racism, stress, and sense of personal control in a sample of pregnant South Australian Aboriginal women.MethodsData was from the baseline sample of 369 Aboriginal women participating in a randomised controlled trial to prevent early caries in children. Data on demographics, racism experiences, stress, sense of personal control, and health…

  • The role of skin cancer knowledge in sun-related behaviours

    Open AccessAshley K Day, Carlene J Wilson et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2014

    Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in many Western countries. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between skin cancer knowledge and sun-protective, exposure and tanning behaviours in the general population. A total of 34 studies, published in peer-reviewed journals over three decades, were reviewed and synthesised. Sun-protective behaviour was positively associated with skin cancer knowledge…

  • A Systematic Review Assessing Bidirectionality between Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety, and Depression

    Pasquale K Alvaro, Rachel M Roberts et al.ARTICLESleep2013