Geodiversity is an effective new tool in land management and conservation. It generally consists of four principle components: geology, geomorphology, pedology (soils) and hydrology. This study quantified and displayed the spatial distribution of Jersey’s geodiversity...
Population viability analysis of the current and potential management strategies for populations of the agile frog (Rana dalmatina) in Jersey, Channel Islands
The “Anthropocene” era has seen accelerated extinction rates across all taxa that threaten global communities, justifying a high priority for studies into the causes and extent of the crisis. Amphibians are globally the most at risk taxa, and face a number of threats,...
The relationship between diet and selected anthropometric measurements of pregnant women in Jersey, UK and the birth status of the newborn. Cross-cultural study
Recent studies have demonstrated that nutrition and general lifestyle choices in pregnancy, a sensitive period of development, induce permanent changes in the physiology of the offspring. Moreover, nutrition and lifestyle choices have an impact on the long-term health...
Do the Rates of Burnout and Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Jersey Midwives Reflect those Identified in Midwives Worldwide? A Quantitative Study
Background: Midwives can experience traumatic births and perinatal events when providing care, with research indicating some will develop burnout and/or PTSD as a result. As both phenomena are linked with poor physical and mental wellbeing for individual midwives, absenteeism and the decision to leave midwifery are increased. This impacts the maternity service by reducing its retention of staff, patient experience, and overall quality, resulting in poorer maternal and neonatal outcomes. With burnout/PTSD having negative implications on both the individual midwives and wider maternity services, it is important to understand the prevalence of these phenomena in different areas globally. Aims: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of burnout and PTSD in Jersey midwives for comparison with prevalences gained by earlier global research. Method: A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted. Burnout was measured using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and PTSD by the PCL-5. 63 midwives employed in Jersey’s only maternity service were sent an email link to the survey inviting them to participate. Findings: 17.5% (n=11) of midwives responded to the survey. The small number of respondents resulted in non-statistically significant findings. 91% (n=10) of respondents demonstrated moderate-severe burnout in the Personal and Work domains, with 10% (n=1) demonstrating moderate-severe burnout in the Patient domain. 18% (n=2) were found to meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD, with a further 9% (n=1) demonstrating sub-clinical symptoms. Comparisons were made with revalences from UK and global literature; however, the significance of these was limited by the low response rate. Conclusion: The findings confirm that burnout and PTSD are present in a small number of Jersey midwives, though further research with a higher response rate is required to confirm the prevalence. Both phenomena have also been confirmed in midwives across the globe. With the implications of the phenomena resulting in poorer outcomes for midwives, women, and newborn babies, further research is needed to identify causal relationships and moderating factors that can be implemented to reduce their impact.
Beyond Survival Defining and Measuring Thriving in Autistic Women
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by core features such as impairments in communication and reciprocal social interactions (American PsychiatricbAssociation, 2013). The prevalence of ASD in the UK is approximately
700,000, with women constituting about one-third of this figure (O’Nions et al., 2017). Unique behaviours of autistic women, such as camouflaging and internalisation of problems, can complicate identifying support requirements (Hull et al., 2017; Sedgewick et al., 2019). Compared to neurotypical individuals, this population experiences poorer quality of life and higher rates of mental illness (Lai et al., 2019). Despite growing awareness of the challenges faced by autistic women, there remains a critical gap in exploring the extent to which they are thriving or experiencing positive outcomes. Human thriving, defined as the simultaneous experience of personal development and success (Brown et al., 2017), remains underexplored in this population. Developing a tailored thriving scale may support a strengths-based approach for health professionals to better address the unique needs of autistic women.
An exploration of how remote-work impacts the social connectivity and sense of team belonging in young people remote-working in the finance industry in Jersey
This research investigates the experience of young professionals who are remote working in Jersey’s finance sector. It explores their perception and experience of their social connectivity and sense-of-belonging. While existing literature highlights the importance of
colleague support and structured communication in fostering belonging, it does not address these dynamics in the specific context of Jerseys finance sector. A phenomenological methodology using semi-structured interviews was used. Through analysing interview data, key themes emerged, including communication and connectivity, work-life-balance, team dynamics, well-being, productivity, and the challenges of remote-work. This research reveals that while digital tools can help maintain connectivity, they may not fully replace the informal interactions typical of an office environment. Findings also highlight the need for tailored hybrid-work models that consider the unique needs of young finance professionals. This study contributes to the literature by providing a localised perspective on remote-work in a highly structured and competitive industry, challenging the assumption that remote-work is universally beneficial. While remote-working offers practical recommendations for employers and policymakers in Jersey to enhance social-connectivity and
career development in remote and hybrid-work settings, this research emphasises that remote-work may lead to social isolation, weaker professional networks, and a diminished sense-of-belonging foryoung professionals.