Helen Winefield
Biographic Data
| ID | 122271 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Helen Winefield |
| GIVEN NAMES | Helen |
| FAMILY NAME | Winefield |
| SIGNATURE | WINEFIELD H |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Adelaide |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Are stronger bonds better? Examining the relationship between the human–animal bond and human social support, and its impact on resilience
ObjectiveThe human–animal bond (HAB) has been shown to provide a buffering effect for stress and adversity, particularly when individuals experience lower social support networks. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the HAB, perceived human social support and resilience by assessing whether the HAB could moderate the impact of social support as a protective factor for resilience. Additionally, whether the relationship between the…
Functioning with fibromyalgia: The role of psychological flexibility and general psychological acceptance
ObjectivesFibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Psychological flexibility (PF), particularly acceptance of pain, has been associated with the physical and psychological functioning (functional status) of chronic pain patients. Further investigation is required to assess the unique contribution of PF model components to functional status in peop…
Who is doing well: Age 15 predictors of psychological and physical health in young adulthood
ObjectiveAccording to Diener (1984), wellbeing is a multi‐faceted concept reflecting satisfaction with life, good physical health, and fewer negative psychological symptoms. Using data from a 10‐year longitudinal study of school leavers (n = 390), we examine whether people aged 25 can be differentiated into clusters based on indicators of wellbeing, then whether membership in the healthy as opposed to the less healthy cluster can be predicted by …
A dimensional approach to the mental health of siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
A previous review on the prevalence of psychopathology in siblings of children with mental health problems (MHPs) suggested that these siblings are at increased risk of a broad range of psychopathologies. No disorder-specific risk could be identified. It may be that a different approach to understanding mental health is needed. The following paper aimed to explore if using a dimensional approach could provide greater clarity and insight into the …
Rural and Remote General Practitioners’ Perceptions of Psychologists
ObjectiveAs the first professional contact for most Australians with mental health concerns, general practitioners (GPs) are often considered the “gateway” to accessing psychologists. Understanding GPs’ views of psychologists is therefore of great importance to the profession. GPs serve a particularly important role in mental health in rural and remote areas given the lack of other services; however there has been limited research investigating t…
The quality of family relationships for siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
While it is well recognized that family relationships have a significant impact on child mental health and vice versa, little research has examined the impact of living with a child with mental health problems (MHPs) on family relationships for their siblings. This report aims to synthesize the existing literature and comment on the current state of evidence. An electronic search of publications from 1990 to 2011 was conducted and 22 studies were…
Factors Associated With Attrition in a 10‐year Longitudinal Study of Young People: Implications for Studies of Employment in School Leavers
ObjectivesThe aim of this methodological evaluation study is to examine the likely effects of sample attrition on the social and psychological outcomes variables often examined in studies of school leavers and which have been included in many studies of employment.MethodsWe examine the effects of sample attrition based on analysis of a recently completed 10‐year longitudinal study of school leavers.ResultsThe results showed that the dropouts diff…
Experiences of Fly‐In, Fly‐Out and Drive‐In, Drive‐Out Rural and Remote Psychologists
ObjectiveFly‐in, fly‐out (FIFO) and drive‐in, drive out (DIDO) work practices have been central to the resource sector in Australia for many years. While research considering the impacts of this lifestyle on mining workers is emerging, comparatively little is known about the experiences of FIFO/DIDO health professionals. The lack of information on FIFO/DIDO psychologists may be detrimental to both the communities serviced by them and the professi…
Utility of qualitative metasynthesis: Advancing knowledge on the wellbeing and needs of siblings of children with mental health problems
Qualitative metasynthesis is an interpretive integration of primary qualitative research. It is a relatively new research methodology with questions remaining about utility, validity, and qualitative philosophical integrity. The aim of this article is to present an example of qualitative metasynthesis and to explore the utility, interpretive value, and clinical applications of metasynthesis in advancing our knowledge of the wellbeing and needs of…
Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children's Hospitals: A Critical Review of the Literature
There is a perception in the scientific and general communities that hospitalized children benefit from visits by animals. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI), including animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activities, usually involving dogs, are thus employed in pediatric hospitals. However, the actual prevalence of AAI in children's hospitals has been poorly documented in the literature. Furthermore, the evidence base for claims that chi…
A Population Study of 5 to 15 Year Olds: Full Time Maternal Employment not Associated with High BMI. The Importance of Screen-Based Activity, Reading for Pleasure and Sleep Duration in Children’s BMI
To describe the relationship between maternal full time employment and health-related and demographic variables associated with children aged 5-15 years, and the factors associated with child overweight/obesity. Data from a chronic disease and risk factor surveillance system were limited to children aged 5-15 years whose mothers responded on their behalf (n = 641). Univariate/multivariate analyses described the differences between mothers who did…
Australian parents’ needs and expectations regarding out of school hours care: A pilot study
An increasing number of working parents are making use of out of school hours care (OSHC) for their young primary-school aged children, but in Australia very little is known about how effectively these services meet parent needs. The present pilot study aimed to gather information non-directively from employed parents, first, about how OSHC use affects their workforce participation and ability to resolve the competing demands of work and family r…
Anxiety About War and Terrorism in Australian High‐school Children
Ninety-two South Australian high-school students (mean age = 15.2 years) responded to a self-report questionnaire about anxiety regarding current world issues of war and terrorism. Participants also provided information about their social supports and levels of psychological distress. Ninety percent of respondents reported occasional or more frequent anxiety about war and terrorism. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed. Respondents' re…
Reasons Given by Elderly Men and Women for Not Owning a Pet, and the Implications for Clinical Practice and Research
There is inadequate understanding about why people might not own pets. This qualitative study asked eight elderly women and men to discuss why they do not have a pet, whether pets were deemed beneficial to health, and whether they had plans for future pet ownership. Reasons for not owning a pet were Emotional or Pragmatic. Pragmatic reasons were categorized as relating to Convenience, Negative aspects of companion animals and Competing demands on…
Process and outcomes in general practice consultations: Problems in defining high quality care
Reasons Given by Elderly Men and Women for Not Owning a Pet, and the Implications for Clinical Practice and Research
There is inadequate understanding about why people might not own pets. This qualitative study asked eight elderly women and men to discuss why they do not have a pet, whether pets were deemed beneficial to health, and whether they had plans for future pet ownership. Reasons for not owning a pet were Emotional or Pragmatic. Pragmatic reasons were categorized as relating to Convenience, Negative aspects of companion animals and Competing demands on…
Process and outcomes in general practice consultations: Problems in defining high quality care
Are stronger bonds better? Examining the relationship between the human–animal bond and human social support, and its impact on resilience
ObjectiveThe human–animal bond (HAB) has been shown to provide a buffering effect for stress and adversity, particularly when individuals experience lower social support networks. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the HAB, perceived human social support and resilience by assessing whether the HAB could moderate the impact of social support as a protective factor for resilience. Additionally, whether the relationship between the…
Australian parents’ needs and expectations regarding out of school hours care: A pilot study
An increasing number of working parents are making use of out of school hours care (OSHC) for their young primary-school aged children, but in Australia very little is known about how effectively these services meet parent needs. The present pilot study aimed to gather information non-directively from employed parents, first, about how OSHC use affects their workforce participation and ability to resolve the competing demands of work and family r…
The quality of family relationships for siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
While it is well recognized that family relationships have a significant impact on child mental health and vice versa, little research has examined the impact of living with a child with mental health problems (MHPs) on family relationships for their siblings. This report aims to synthesize the existing literature and comment on the current state of evidence. An electronic search of publications from 1990 to 2011 was conducted and 22 studies were…
A dimensional approach to the mental health of siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
A previous review on the prevalence of psychopathology in siblings of children with mental health problems (MHPs) suggested that these siblings are at increased risk of a broad range of psychopathologies. No disorder-specific risk could be identified. It may be that a different approach to understanding mental health is needed. The following paper aimed to explore if using a dimensional approach could provide greater clarity and insight into the …
Rural and Remote General Practitioners’ Perceptions of Psychologists
ObjectiveAs the first professional contact for most Australians with mental health concerns, general practitioners (GPs) are often considered the “gateway” to accessing psychologists. Understanding GPs’ views of psychologists is therefore of great importance to the profession. GPs serve a particularly important role in mental health in rural and remote areas given the lack of other services; however there has been limited research investigating t…
Factors Associated With Attrition in a 10‐year Longitudinal Study of Young People: Implications for Studies of Employment in School Leavers
ObjectivesThe aim of this methodological evaluation study is to examine the likely effects of sample attrition on the social and psychological outcomes variables often examined in studies of school leavers and which have been included in many studies of employment.MethodsWe examine the effects of sample attrition based on analysis of a recently completed 10‐year longitudinal study of school leavers.ResultsThe results showed that the dropouts diff…
Experiences of Fly‐In, Fly‐Out and Drive‐In, Drive‐Out Rural and Remote Psychologists
ObjectiveFly‐in, fly‐out (FIFO) and drive‐in, drive out (DIDO) work practices have been central to the resource sector in Australia for many years. While research considering the impacts of this lifestyle on mining workers is emerging, comparatively little is known about the experiences of FIFO/DIDO health professionals. The lack of information on FIFO/DIDO psychologists may be detrimental to both the communities serviced by them and the professi…
Process and outcomes in general practice consultations: Problems in defining high quality care
Reasons Given by Elderly Men and Women for Not Owning a Pet, and the Implications for Clinical Practice and Research
There is inadequate understanding about why people might not own pets. This qualitative study asked eight elderly women and men to discuss why they do not have a pet, whether pets were deemed beneficial to health, and whether they had plans for future pet ownership. Reasons for not owning a pet were Emotional or Pragmatic. Pragmatic reasons were categorized as relating to Convenience, Negative aspects of companion animals and Competing demands on…
Anxiety About War and Terrorism in Australian High‐school Children
Ninety-two South Australian high-school students (mean age = 15.2 years) responded to a self-report questionnaire about anxiety regarding current world issues of war and terrorism. Participants also provided information about their social supports and levels of psychological distress. Ninety percent of respondents reported occasional or more frequent anxiety about war and terrorism. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed. Respondents' re…
A Population Study of 5 to 15 Year Olds: Full Time Maternal Employment not Associated with High BMI. The Importance of Screen-Based Activity, Reading for Pleasure and Sleep Duration in Children’s BMI
To describe the relationship between maternal full time employment and health-related and demographic variables associated with children aged 5-15 years, and the factors associated with child overweight/obesity. Data from a chronic disease and risk factor surveillance system were limited to children aged 5-15 years whose mothers responded on their behalf (n = 641). Univariate/multivariate analyses described the differences between mothers who did…
Australian parents’ needs and expectations regarding out of school hours care: A pilot study
An increasing number of working parents are making use of out of school hours care (OSHC) for their young primary-school aged children, but in Australia very little is known about how effectively these services meet parent needs. The present pilot study aimed to gather information non-directively from employed parents, first, about how OSHC use affects their workforce participation and ability to resolve the competing demands of work and family r…
Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children's Hospitals: A Critical Review of the Literature
There is a perception in the scientific and general communities that hospitalized children benefit from visits by animals. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI), including animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activities, usually involving dogs, are thus employed in pediatric hospitals. However, the actual prevalence of AAI in children's hospitals has been poorly documented in the literature. Furthermore, the evidence base for claims that chi…
Utility of qualitative metasynthesis: Advancing knowledge on the wellbeing and needs of siblings of children with mental health problems
Qualitative metasynthesis is an interpretive integration of primary qualitative research. It is a relatively new research methodology with questions remaining about utility, validity, and qualitative philosophical integrity. The aim of this article is to present an example of qualitative metasynthesis and to explore the utility, interpretive value, and clinical applications of metasynthesis in advancing our knowledge of the wellbeing and needs of…
The quality of family relationships for siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
While it is well recognized that family relationships have a significant impact on child mental health and vice versa, little research has examined the impact of living with a child with mental health problems (MHPs) on family relationships for their siblings. This report aims to synthesize the existing literature and comment on the current state of evidence. An electronic search of publications from 1990 to 2011 was conducted and 22 studies were…
Factors Associated With Attrition in a 10‐year Longitudinal Study of Young People: Implications for Studies of Employment in School Leavers
ObjectivesThe aim of this methodological evaluation study is to examine the likely effects of sample attrition on the social and psychological outcomes variables often examined in studies of school leavers and which have been included in many studies of employment.MethodsWe examine the effects of sample attrition based on analysis of a recently completed 10‐year longitudinal study of school leavers.ResultsThe results showed that the dropouts diff…
Experiences of Fly‐In, Fly‐Out and Drive‐In, Drive‐Out Rural and Remote Psychologists
ObjectiveFly‐in, fly‐out (FIFO) and drive‐in, drive out (DIDO) work practices have been central to the resource sector in Australia for many years. While research considering the impacts of this lifestyle on mining workers is emerging, comparatively little is known about the experiences of FIFO/DIDO health professionals. The lack of information on FIFO/DIDO psychologists may be detrimental to both the communities serviced by them and the professi…
A dimensional approach to the mental health of siblings of children with mental health problems: A 20-year systematic review
A previous review on the prevalence of psychopathology in siblings of children with mental health problems (MHPs) suggested that these siblings are at increased risk of a broad range of psychopathologies. No disorder-specific risk could be identified. It may be that a different approach to understanding mental health is needed. The following paper aimed to explore if using a dimensional approach could provide greater clarity and insight into the …
Rural and Remote General Practitioners’ Perceptions of Psychologists
ObjectiveAs the first professional contact for most Australians with mental health concerns, general practitioners (GPs) are often considered the “gateway” to accessing psychologists. Understanding GPs’ views of psychologists is therefore of great importance to the profession. GPs serve a particularly important role in mental health in rural and remote areas given the lack of other services; however there has been limited research investigating t…
Functioning with fibromyalgia: The role of psychological flexibility and general psychological acceptance
ObjectivesFibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Psychological flexibility (PF), particularly acceptance of pain, has been associated with the physical and psychological functioning (functional status) of chronic pain patients. Further investigation is required to assess the unique contribution of PF model components to functional status in peop…
Who is doing well: Age 15 predictors of psychological and physical health in young adulthood
ObjectiveAccording to Diener (1984), wellbeing is a multi‐faceted concept reflecting satisfaction with life, good physical health, and fewer negative psychological symptoms. Using data from a 10‐year longitudinal study of school leavers (n = 390), we examine whether people aged 25 can be differentiated into clusters based on indicators of wellbeing, then whether membership in the healthy as opposed to the less healthy cluster can be predicted by …
Are stronger bonds better? Examining the relationship between the human–animal bond and human social support, and its impact on resilience
ObjectiveThe human–animal bond (HAB) has been shown to provide a buffering effect for stress and adversity, particularly when individuals experience lower social support networks. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the HAB, perceived human social support and resilience by assessing whether the HAB could moderate the impact of social support as a protective factor for resilience. Additionally, whether the relationship between the…
Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Developmental psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)