Emma Ashworth
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 326535 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Emma Ashworth |
| NOMBRES | Emma |
| APELLIDO | Ashworth |
| FIRMA | ASHWORTH E |
| AFILIACIONES | Liverpool John Moores University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5279-4514 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 18 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 11 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Rights-Based Priorities for Children with Send in the Post-Covid-19 Era
Background: The provision of education, health, and social care for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has long been criticised for its inequities and chronic underfunding. These systemic issues were further exacerbated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying restrictions, which disrupted essential services and resulted in widespread unmet needs and infringements on the rights of many chi…
‘Trying to stay afloat’
This study aimed to investigate the experiences of education professionals in their efforts to provide education and support to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) amid the COVID‐19 pandemic, and to gain insights into the perceived repercussions of pandemic‐related restrictions on the educational development and overall wellbeing of these children. Mixed‐methods surveys ( N = 100) and semi‐structured qualitative interv…
Long‐term factors associated with positive mental health outcomes for early adolescents during Covid‐19‐related school closures
The COVID‐19 pandemic had an immediate negative impact on young people worldwide. However, there is a paucity of research examining the factors associated with good mental health, and specifically the factors that contributed to longer‐term positive outcomes. This study aimed to identify the protective factors among early adolescents in the United Kingdom that were associated with better mental health outcomes (internalizing and externalizing dif…
It's like an epidemic, we don't know what to do”
BACKGROUND: Despite emerging evidence for the effectiveness of school-based suicide prevention programmes worldwide, there are few being implemented in the United Kingdom, and their social validity (i.e., the feasibility, acceptability, and utility) is not yet known. AIMS: We aimed to conduct a scoping study to determine: (1) the social validity and potential benefits of school-based suicide prevention interventions, (2) the perceived need for su…
Co-Creation of a School-Based Motor Competence and Mental Health Intervention
Low motor competence (MC) and inhibited psychosocial development are associated with mental health difficulties. Improving children's MC through school-based physical activity interventions emphasising psychosocial development may therefore be a mechanism for promoting positive mental health. This study describes and provides reflective insights into the co-creation of 'Move Well Feel Good', a primary school physical activity intervention to impr…
Suicidal Crisis among Children and Young People
Suicide is a major public health issue and a leading cause of death among children and young people (CYP) worldwide. There is strong evidence linking adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to an increased risk of suicidal behaviours in adults, but there is limited understanding regarding ACEs and suicidal crises in CYP. This study aims to examine the ACEs associated with CYP presenting at Emergency Departments for suicidal crises, and specifically …
We want it to be a culture”
Our analysis presents a vision from children and young people of an integrated systems approach to wellbeing provision, with a relational, participatory culture in which wellbeing and student needs are prioritised. However, our participants identified a range of tensions that risk undermining efforts to promote wellbeing. Achieving children and young people's vision for an integrated culture of wellbeing will require critical reflection and chang…
Vulnerable and abandoned’—The impact of the Covid ‐19 pandemic on education, health and social care provision for children with Send
This study aimed to understand children with special educational needs and disabilities' (SEND) and their parents/carers' experiences of the pandemic in the UK, using mixed‐method surveys ( n = 893 parents, 55 children) and qualitative interviews ( n = 10 parents, 4 children). Descriptive statistical analyses and thematic analysis were utilised. Findings suggest that the needs and rights of children with SEND were not given due consideration duri…
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
The Contributing Role of Family, School, and Peer Supportive Relationships in Protecting the Mental Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents
Globally, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in children and adolescents. Previous research has demonstrated that supportive relationships are a key protective factor against poor mental health in children, particularly amongst those who have experienced adversity. However, fewer studies have examined the relative impact of different types of supportive relationships. The current study examined the association between level of f…
Self-Reported Psychosomatic Complaints and Conduct Problems in Swedish Adolescents
Physical conditions in children and adolescents are often under reported during mainstream school years and may underlie mental health disorders. Additionally, comparisons between younger and older schoolchildren may shed light on developmental differences regarding the way in which physical conditions translate into conduct problems. The aim of the current study was to examine the incidence of psychosomatic complaints (PSC) in young and older ad…
Children and Young People Presenting in a Pediatric Emergency Department in North-West England in Suicidal Crisis
Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and young people (CYP) worldwide, and rates have been increasing in recent years. However, while evidence exists regarding factors associated with suicide and self-harm, there is limited information publicly available on the CYP who present in suicidal crisis. This is a case series study of CYP (aged 8-16) experiencing suicidal crisis who presented in an Emergency Department at a pediatric hospit…
Shall We Send a Panda?’ A Practical Guide to Engaging Schools in Research
The substantial time that children and young people spend in schools makes them important sites to trial and embed prevention and early intervention programmes. However, schools are complex settings, and it can be difficult to maintain school engagement in research trials; many projects experience high levels of attrition. This commentary presents learning from two large-scale, mixed-methods mental health intervention trials in English schools. T…
Autism should be considered in the assessment and delivery of mental health services for children and young people
Autistic Children and young people (CYP) experience higher rates of mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, than their neurotypical peers. Yet, often mental health assessment and support is lacking for autistic CYP as assessment tools and evidence-based interventions have typically been developed with neurotypical population needs in mind. Following a narrative matters style, this article outlines the lack of recognition given i…
Will My Young Adult Years be Spent Socially Distancing?”
For older adolescents, the COVID-19 pandemic and UK restrictions arrived during a critical period in the transition to adulthood. Early research exploring impact of the pandemic paints a picture of worsened adolescent wellbeing and mental health. We explore the subjective experiences of 16- to 19-year-olds during the first UK lockdown, with an emphasis on wellbeing and coping, to complement quantitative evidence and inform strategies and provisio…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (Alice) Study
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceived impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns among early adolescents in the northwest of England, as well as explore the self-care and coping strategies that helped the young people continue to thrive. Fourteen adolescents, 9 boys and 5 girls, were recruited from four secondary schools in North West England. Remote online interviews were conducted. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was us…
More than the sum of its parts
BACKGROUND: Risk factors for poor school functioning rarely occur in isolation, but instead are likely to cluster together. As they accumulate, cumulative risk theory (CRT) predicts that the likelihood of negative outcomes increases, often disproportionately. AIMS: We build upon and extend previous research by (i) examining two critical aspects of school functioning (reading attainment and behavioural difficulties); (ii) utilizing a large number …
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
Will My Young Adult Years be Spent Socially Distancing?”
For older adolescents, the COVID-19 pandemic and UK restrictions arrived during a critical period in the transition to adulthood. Early research exploring impact of the pandemic paints a picture of worsened adolescent wellbeing and mental health. We explore the subjective experiences of 16- to 19-year-olds during the first UK lockdown, with an emphasis on wellbeing and coping, to complement quantitative evidence and inform strategies and provisio…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (Alice) Study
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceived impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns among early adolescents in the northwest of England, as well as explore the self-care and coping strategies that helped the young people continue to thrive. Fourteen adolescents, 9 boys and 5 girls, were recruited from four secondary schools in North West England. Remote online interviews were conducted. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was us…
More than the sum of its parts
BACKGROUND: Risk factors for poor school functioning rarely occur in isolation, but instead are likely to cluster together. As they accumulate, cumulative risk theory (CRT) predicts that the likelihood of negative outcomes increases, often disproportionately. AIMS: We build upon and extend previous research by (i) examining two critical aspects of school functioning (reading attainment and behavioural difficulties); (ii) utilizing a large number …
Adolescents’ Lockdown-Induced Coping Experiences (Alice) Study
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceived impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns among early adolescents in the northwest of England, as well as explore the self-care and coping strategies that helped the young people continue to thrive. Fourteen adolescents, 9 boys and 5 girls, were recruited from four secondary schools in North West England. Remote online interviews were conducted. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was us…
The Contributing Role of Family, School, and Peer Supportive Relationships in Protecting the Mental Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents
Globally, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in children and adolescents. Previous research has demonstrated that supportive relationships are a key protective factor against poor mental health in children, particularly amongst those who have experienced adversity. However, fewer studies have examined the relative impact of different types of supportive relationships. The current study examined the association between level of f…
Self-Reported Psychosomatic Complaints and Conduct Problems in Swedish Adolescents
Physical conditions in children and adolescents are often under reported during mainstream school years and may underlie mental health disorders. Additionally, comparisons between younger and older schoolchildren may shed light on developmental differences regarding the way in which physical conditions translate into conduct problems. The aim of the current study was to examine the incidence of psychosomatic complaints (PSC) in young and older ad…
Children and Young People Presenting in a Pediatric Emergency Department in North-West England in Suicidal Crisis
Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and young people (CYP) worldwide, and rates have been increasing in recent years. However, while evidence exists regarding factors associated with suicide and self-harm, there is limited information publicly available on the CYP who present in suicidal crisis. This is a case series study of CYP (aged 8-16) experiencing suicidal crisis who presented in an Emergency Department at a pediatric hospit…
Shall We Send a Panda?’ A Practical Guide to Engaging Schools in Research
The substantial time that children and young people spend in schools makes them important sites to trial and embed prevention and early intervention programmes. However, schools are complex settings, and it can be difficult to maintain school engagement in research trials; many projects experience high levels of attrition. This commentary presents learning from two large-scale, mixed-methods mental health intervention trials in English schools. T…
Autism should be considered in the assessment and delivery of mental health services for children and young people
Autistic Children and young people (CYP) experience higher rates of mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, than their neurotypical peers. Yet, often mental health assessment and support is lacking for autistic CYP as assessment tools and evidence-based interventions have typically been developed with neurotypical population needs in mind. Following a narrative matters style, this article outlines the lack of recognition given i…
Will My Young Adult Years be Spent Socially Distancing?”
For older adolescents, the COVID-19 pandemic and UK restrictions arrived during a critical period in the transition to adulthood. Early research exploring impact of the pandemic paints a picture of worsened adolescent wellbeing and mental health. We explore the subjective experiences of 16- to 19-year-olds during the first UK lockdown, with an emphasis on wellbeing and coping, to complement quantitative evidence and inform strategies and provisio…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
Co-Creation of a School-Based Motor Competence and Mental Health Intervention
Low motor competence (MC) and inhibited psychosocial development are associated with mental health difficulties. Improving children's MC through school-based physical activity interventions emphasising psychosocial development may therefore be a mechanism for promoting positive mental health. This study describes and provides reflective insights into the co-creation of 'Move Well Feel Good', a primary school physical activity intervention to impr…
Suicidal Crisis among Children and Young People
Suicide is a major public health issue and a leading cause of death among children and young people (CYP) worldwide. There is strong evidence linking adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to an increased risk of suicidal behaviours in adults, but there is limited understanding regarding ACEs and suicidal crises in CYP. This study aims to examine the ACEs associated with CYP presenting at Emergency Departments for suicidal crises, and specifically …
We want it to be a culture”
Our analysis presents a vision from children and young people of an integrated systems approach to wellbeing provision, with a relational, participatory culture in which wellbeing and student needs are prioritised. However, our participants identified a range of tensions that risk undermining efforts to promote wellbeing. Achieving children and young people's vision for an integrated culture of wellbeing will require critical reflection and chang…
Vulnerable and abandoned’—The impact of the Covid ‐19 pandemic on education, health and social care provision for children with Send
This study aimed to understand children with special educational needs and disabilities' (SEND) and their parents/carers' experiences of the pandemic in the UK, using mixed‐method surveys ( n = 893 parents, 55 children) and qualitative interviews ( n = 10 parents, 4 children). Descriptive statistical analyses and thematic analysis were utilised. Findings suggest that the needs and rights of children with SEND were not given due consideration duri…
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
‘Trying to stay afloat’
This study aimed to investigate the experiences of education professionals in their efforts to provide education and support to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) amid the COVID‐19 pandemic, and to gain insights into the perceived repercussions of pandemic‐related restrictions on the educational development and overall wellbeing of these children. Mixed‐methods surveys ( N = 100) and semi‐structured qualitative interv…
Long‐term factors associated with positive mental health outcomes for early adolescents during Covid‐19‐related school closures
The COVID‐19 pandemic had an immediate negative impact on young people worldwide. However, there is a paucity of research examining the factors associated with good mental health, and specifically the factors that contributed to longer‐term positive outcomes. This study aimed to identify the protective factors among early adolescents in the United Kingdom that were associated with better mental health outcomes (internalizing and externalizing dif…
It's like an epidemic, we don't know what to do”
BACKGROUND: Despite emerging evidence for the effectiveness of school-based suicide prevention programmes worldwide, there are few being implemented in the United Kingdom, and their social validity (i.e., the feasibility, acceptability, and utility) is not yet known. AIMS: We aimed to conduct a scoping study to determine: (1) the social validity and potential benefits of school-based suicide prevention interventions, (2) the perceived need for su…
Rights-Based Priorities for Children with Send in the Post-Covid-19 Era
Background: The provision of education, health, and social care for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has long been criticised for its inequities and chronic underfunding. These systemic issues were further exacerbated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying restrictions, which disrupted essential services and resulted in widespread unmet needs and infringements on the rights of many chi…
Psychology (16 obras) · Medicine (15 obras) · Psychiatry (12 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 obras) · Mental health (11 obras) · Qualitative research (8 obras) · Clinical Psychology (7 obras) · Social Psychology (7 obras) · Sociology (7 obras) · Thematic analysis (7 obras)