Jo Borrill
Biographic Data
| ID | 4218866 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jo Borrill |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jo |
| FAMILY NAME | Borrill |
| SIGNATURE | BORRILL J |
| AFFILIATIONS | HM Prison Service |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using Qualitative Methods to Explore Non-Disclosure
Attempts to investigate non-disclosure are hampered by the very aspect being examined, namely an unwillingness to disclose non-disclosure. Although qualitative interviews may be considered to be an appropriate method for in-depth exploration of personal experiences, a lack of anonymity and the desire to conform to what is perceived to be socially acceptable limit its application in sensitive research. The current study, using a qualitative approa…
Religion, ethnicity, coping style, and self-reported self-harm in a diverse non-clinical UK population
Previous studies of ethnic and cultural differences in self-harm have focussed on overdose and suicide attempts by South Asian women. Research comparing ethnic groups has rarely examined religion or nationality. To achieve a more balanced approach this study examined self-harm methods and self-injury across gender, religion and ethnic group in a non-clinical population. Six hundred and seventeen university students completed a questionnaire askin…
Learning from ‘Near Misses’
This article describes qualitative research with women survivors of potentially lethal self‐harm in prison. In‐depth interviews were carried out during 2002/03 with 15 women, (adults and young offenders), from six establishments. The interviews focused on the women's own accounts of the ‘near miss’ incident, including intentions and motivations, factors leading up to the incident, experiences of care and support, current self‐harm and suicidality…
Dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis
Different individuals demonstrate a variety of responses on learning that they have tested positive to the presence of antibodies to HIV. These responses range from rapid acceptance by some people, to a strong and persistent negative reaction in others. This paper reports a preliminary attempt to examine the possible nature and origin of coping responses. Twenty-three volunteer participants responding to newspaper advertisements were asked to com…
Using Qualitative Methods to Explore Non-Disclosure
Attempts to investigate non-disclosure are hampered by the very aspect being examined, namely an unwillingness to disclose non-disclosure. Although qualitative interviews may be considered to be an appropriate method for in-depth exploration of personal experiences, a lack of anonymity and the desire to conform to what is perceived to be socially acceptable limit its application in sensitive research. The current study, using a qualitative approa…
Dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis
Different individuals demonstrate a variety of responses on learning that they have tested positive to the presence of antibodies to HIV. These responses range from rapid acceptance by some people, to a strong and persistent negative reaction in others. This paper reports a preliminary attempt to examine the possible nature and origin of coping responses. Twenty-three volunteer participants responding to newspaper advertisements were asked to com…
Learning from ‘Near Misses’
This article describes qualitative research with women survivors of potentially lethal self‐harm in prison. In‐depth interviews were carried out during 2002/03 with 15 women, (adults and young offenders), from six establishments. The interviews focused on the women's own accounts of the ‘near miss’ incident, including intentions and motivations, factors leading up to the incident, experiences of care and support, current self‐harm and suicidality…
Religion, ethnicity, coping style, and self-reported self-harm in a diverse non-clinical UK population
Previous studies of ethnic and cultural differences in self-harm have focussed on overdose and suicide attempts by South Asian women. Research comparing ethnic groups has rarely examined religion or nationality. To achieve a more balanced approach this study examined self-harm methods and self-injury across gender, religion and ethnic group in a non-clinical population. Six hundred and seventeen university students completed a questionnaire askin…
Using Qualitative Methods to Explore Non-Disclosure
Attempts to investigate non-disclosure are hampered by the very aspect being examined, namely an unwillingness to disclose non-disclosure. Although qualitative interviews may be considered to be an appropriate method for in-depth exploration of personal experiences, a lack of anonymity and the desire to conform to what is perceived to be socially acceptable limit its application in sensitive research. The current study, using a qualitative approa…
Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Harm (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (3 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 work)