Paul Barrows
Biographic Data
| ID | 2340837 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paul Barrows |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paul |
| FAMILY NAME | Barrows |
| SIGNATURE | BARROWS P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Derby |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0596-4442 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS)
According to ontological addiction theory, the root cause of mental suffering is a dysfunctional conceptualisation of the self. Typically, an individual with such a flawed self-concept deems themselves to be intrinsically separate from their surroundings, with their beliefs, choices and behaviours structured in order to reinforce their sense of an independently existing self. The Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) was developed to measure ontologi…
Self-transcendence through the lens of ontological addiction
Self-transcendence and the associated decrease in ego-centeredness are understood to foster altruistic and positive behaviors that promote prosociality and pro-environmental actions. However, the lack of an agreed valid and reliable measure of self-transcendence has posed difficulties in examining this subject. The main aim of this study was to use the recently developed Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS), which assesses dysfunctional ego-centered…
Nature Connectedness, Nonattachment, and Engagement with Nature's Beauty Predict Pro-Nature Conservation Behavior
Although research has examined factors that account for pro-environmental behaviors relating to climate warming through carbon and resource use, very few studies have investigated factors that account for behavior that directly supports conservation of habitats and biodiversity. In particular, there remain questions as to whether nature connectedness relates to an individual's aesthetic or spiritual relationship with the objective world, or their…
The Development and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale
Ontological Addiction Theory is a metaphysical theory of mental illness which conceptualises psychological suffering in terms of excessive ego-centeredness. This study aimed to develop and validate the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) and compare OAS scores with mental health measures. A 31-item prototype scale was developed based on traditional Buddhist theory and contemporary models of addiction. An ego-centeredness form of the Five-Factor Nar…
A Novel Mindful Nature Connectedness Intervention Improves Paranoia but Not Anxiety in a Nonclinical Population
Paranoia and anxiety are both recognized as experiences that are widespread in the general population. Studies have investigated the use of brief mindfulness-based interventions on both conditions, with encouraging results among nonclinical populations in particular. However, there is also promising evidence for the effectiveness of brief nature connectedness interventions on anxiety and mental health more generally. Since mindfulness has been sh…
Ontological Addiction Theory and Mindfulness-Based Approaches in the Context of Addiction Theory and Treatment
Buddhist-derived interventions have increasingly been employed in the treatment of a range of physical and psychological disorders, and in recent years, there has been significant growth in the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for this purpose. Ontological Addiction Theory (OAT) is a novel metaphysical approach to understanding psychopathology within the framework of Buddhist teachings and asserts that many mental illnesses have thei…
“Playful” therapy
This paper proposes that psychoanalytic psychotherapy can be a helpful form of treatment for certain autistic children. Some of the misconceptions surrounding this kind of treatment are discussed. The literature identifying a particular sub‐group of autistic children is then reviewed and the characteristics of this group, and the relationship of their difficulties to early trauma, are described. Using clinical material from work with a child who …
Fathers and families
Infant mental‐health clinicians and researchers have tended to focus particularly on the mother–infant dyad and, in Fraiberg's terms, on the “ghosts” that the mother brings to the nursery. This article begins by reiterating the case for paying as much attention to the “ghosts” that the father brings if we are to maximize our therapeutic impact. It is argued further, however, that over and above the father's individual role, what is more critical …
Fathers in parent-infant psychotherapy
This paper discusses the relative neglect of the role of the father by researchers and parent–infant psychotherapists. It goes on to describe reasons why the father's role is of developmental significance. Using clinical examples, it is suggested that it is often critical to ensure that fathers are included if the therapeutic work is to have the best chance of success. Two particular aspects of the father's contribution are considered, namely the…
Fathers and families
Infant mental‐health clinicians and researchers have tended to focus particularly on the mother–infant dyad and, in Fraiberg's terms, on the “ghosts” that the mother brings to the nursery. This article begins by reiterating the case for paying as much attention to the “ghosts” that the father brings if we are to maximize our therapeutic impact. It is argued further, however, that over and above the father's individual role, what is more critical …
Ontological Addiction Theory and Mindfulness-Based Approaches in the Context of Addiction Theory and Treatment
Buddhist-derived interventions have increasingly been employed in the treatment of a range of physical and psychological disorders, and in recent years, there has been significant growth in the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for this purpose. Ontological Addiction Theory (OAT) is a novel metaphysical approach to understanding psychopathology within the framework of Buddhist teachings and asserts that many mental illnesses have thei…
Fathers in parent-infant psychotherapy
This paper discusses the relative neglect of the role of the father by researchers and parent–infant psychotherapists. It goes on to describe reasons why the father's role is of developmental significance. Using clinical examples, it is suggested that it is often critical to ensure that fathers are included if the therapeutic work is to have the best chance of success. Two particular aspects of the father's contribution are considered, namely the…
“Playful” therapy
This paper proposes that psychoanalytic psychotherapy can be a helpful form of treatment for certain autistic children. Some of the misconceptions surrounding this kind of treatment are discussed. The literature identifying a particular sub‐group of autistic children is then reviewed and the characteristics of this group, and the relationship of their difficulties to early trauma, are described. Using clinical material from work with a child who …
Fathers and families
Infant mental‐health clinicians and researchers have tended to focus particularly on the mother–infant dyad and, in Fraiberg's terms, on the “ghosts” that the mother brings to the nursery. This article begins by reiterating the case for paying as much attention to the “ghosts” that the father brings if we are to maximize our therapeutic impact. It is argued further, however, that over and above the father's individual role, what is more critical …
A Novel Mindful Nature Connectedness Intervention Improves Paranoia but Not Anxiety in a Nonclinical Population
Paranoia and anxiety are both recognized as experiences that are widespread in the general population. Studies have investigated the use of brief mindfulness-based interventions on both conditions, with encouraging results among nonclinical populations in particular. However, there is also promising evidence for the effectiveness of brief nature connectedness interventions on anxiety and mental health more generally. Since mindfulness has been sh…
Ontological Addiction Theory and Mindfulness-Based Approaches in the Context of Addiction Theory and Treatment
Buddhist-derived interventions have increasingly been employed in the treatment of a range of physical and psychological disorders, and in recent years, there has been significant growth in the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for this purpose. Ontological Addiction Theory (OAT) is a novel metaphysical approach to understanding psychopathology within the framework of Buddhist teachings and asserts that many mental illnesses have thei…
Nature Connectedness, Nonattachment, and Engagement with Nature's Beauty Predict Pro-Nature Conservation Behavior
Although research has examined factors that account for pro-environmental behaviors relating to climate warming through carbon and resource use, very few studies have investigated factors that account for behavior that directly supports conservation of habitats and biodiversity. In particular, there remain questions as to whether nature connectedness relates to an individual's aesthetic or spiritual relationship with the objective world, or their…
The Development and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale
Ontological Addiction Theory is a metaphysical theory of mental illness which conceptualises psychological suffering in terms of excessive ego-centeredness. This study aimed to develop and validate the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) and compare OAS scores with mental health measures. A 31-item prototype scale was developed based on traditional Buddhist theory and contemporary models of addiction. An ego-centeredness form of the Five-Factor Nar…
Self-transcendence through the lens of ontological addiction
Self-transcendence and the associated decrease in ego-centeredness are understood to foster altruistic and positive behaviors that promote prosociality and pro-environmental actions. However, the lack of an agreed valid and reliable measure of self-transcendence has posed difficulties in examining this subject. The main aim of this study was to use the recently developed Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS), which assesses dysfunctional ego-centered…
French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS)
According to ontological addiction theory, the root cause of mental suffering is a dysfunctional conceptualisation of the self. Typically, an individual with such a flawed self-concept deems themselves to be intrinsically separate from their surroundings, with their beliefs, choices and behaviours structured in order to reinforce their sense of an independently existing self. The Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) was developed to measure ontologi…
Psychology (9 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Psychotherapist (5 works) · Addiction (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works)