Alexander McFarlane
Biographic Data
| ID | 5708513 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexander McFarlane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexander |
| FAMILY NAME | McFarlane |
| SIGNATURE | MCFARLANE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Adelaide |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Interactive relationship between alexithymia, psychological distress and posttraumatic stress disorder symptomology across time
Alexithymia, psychological distress, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly related constructs. The ongoing debate about the nature and relationship between these constructs is perpetuated by an overreliance on cross-sectional research. We examined the longitudinal interactive relationship between alexithymia, psychological distress, and PTSD. We hypothesised that there is an interactive relationship between the three constructs. Mil…
Longitudinal Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Physical Symptoms in Military Veterans
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the temporal relationship of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and physical symptoms in a non-treatment-seeking deployed military sample. METHODS: Data were from a longitudinal study of Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations between 2010 and 2012 ( n = 1871). Predeployment assessment was conducted 4 months before deployment (T1). Of these, 1324 (70.8% ret…
Impact of Covid-19 on mental health care for Veterans
Experiences of a prolonged coal-mine fire
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the perspectives of local residents regarding the impact of the long-duration Hazelwood open cut coal mine fire in rural Australia. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was undertaken involving 27 in-depth interviews with adults who lived in the town of Morwell, immediately adjacent to the coal mine fire. Findings Participant concerns focussed upon fear and confusion during the event, …
Evaluation of the Dispositional Hope Scale in injury survivors
Personal appraisal of the experience of a depressive disorder
In a prospective study, 61 patients receiving ongoing treatment for Major Depression rated the personal significance of the disorder by using the Personal Appraisal Inventory (PAI) (Bookless, Clayer & McFarlane, 2000) twice over a period of 7 months. The initial (Time 1) association between the individual items of the PAI and self‐reported levels of depression, anxiety, disability, self‐esteem and psychological distress was examined. It was found…
Personal appraisal of the experience of a depressive disorder
In a prospective study, 61 patients receiving ongoing treatment for Major Depression rated the personal significance of the disorder by using the Personal Appraisal Inventory (PAI) (Bookless, Clayer & McFarlane, 2000) twice over a period of 7 months. The initial (Time 1) association between the individual items of the PAI and self‐reported levels of depression, anxiety, disability, self‐esteem and psychological distress was examined. It was found…
Evaluation of the Dispositional Hope Scale in injury survivors
Experiences of a prolonged coal-mine fire
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the perspectives of local residents regarding the impact of the long-duration Hazelwood open cut coal mine fire in rural Australia. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was undertaken involving 27 in-depth interviews with adults who lived in the town of Morwell, immediately adjacent to the coal mine fire. Findings Participant concerns focussed upon fear and confusion during the event, …
Impact of Covid-19 on mental health care for Veterans
Longitudinal Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Physical Symptoms in Military Veterans
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the temporal relationship of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and physical symptoms in a non-treatment-seeking deployed military sample. METHODS: Data were from a longitudinal study of Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations between 2010 and 2012 ( n = 1871). Predeployment assessment was conducted 4 months before deployment (T1). Of these, 1324 (70.8% ret…
Interactive relationship between alexithymia, psychological distress and posttraumatic stress disorder symptomology across time
Alexithymia, psychological distress, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly related constructs. The ongoing debate about the nature and relationship between these constructs is perpetuated by an overreliance on cross-sectional research. We examined the longitudinal interactive relationship between alexithymia, psychological distress, and PTSD. We hypothesised that there is an interactive relationship between the three constructs. Mil…
Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Distress (2 works) · Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (2 works) · Longitudinal study (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Political science (2 works)