Listening to and believing derogatory and threatening voices by Sheaves, B, Johns, L, Bao, LS, Bold, E, Černis, E, Molodynski, A, Freeman, D

“…<p><strong> Study design</strong></p> A cross-sectional study of patients hearing derogatory and threatening voices (N = 591). Listening and Believing–Assessment and Listening and Believing–Reasons item pools were completed, and assessments of distress. …”

Listening to and believing derogatory and threatening voices by Sheaves, B

“…The aim of this thesis is to extend the appraisal account by focusing on one common presentation of voices: derogatory and threatening voices (DTVs). A cognitive framework is developed to understand a paradox: patients know that these voices intend to upset them, and yet they typically listen to and believe the threats and criticisms heard. …”

Why do patients with psychosis listen to and believe derogatory and threatening voices? 21 reasons given by patients by Sheaves, B, Johns, L, Griffith, L, Isham, L, McPin Hearing Voices Lived Experience Advisory Panel, Kabir, T, Freeman, D

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> Around two thirds of patients with auditory hallucinations experience derogatory and threatening voices (DTVs). Understandably, when these voices are believed then common consequences can be depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. …”

The challenges and opportunities of social connection when hearing derogatory and threatening voices: A thematic analysis with patients experiencing psychosis by Sheaves, B, Johns, L, Cernis, E, Griffith, L, The McPin Hearing Voices Lived Experience Advisory Panel, Freeman, D

“…This study sought to learn about the patient experience of being around other people when hearing derogatory and threatening voices (DTVs).</p> <p><strong>Design:</strong>&nbsp;A qualitative interview study.…”

Gurpreet Reen - Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) by Reen, G

“…Young voice hearers mostly reported voices with a derogatory and threatening content, although also heard other voice content. …”

Racial slurs in dictionaries by Farid, G

“…Isn't any pejorative word or expression, particularly when it is using an ethnic designation, derogatory? Our intention is not to treat the global problem of racism, only the linguistic words and expressions referring negatively to the nomenclature of people. …”

From German to Yiddish: adaptation strategies in the Kuhbukh and the Siben weisen mainster bichel by Juillard-Maniece, J

“…<p>In light of often derogatory and unqualified assessments of Yiddish literature adapted from German narrative models, this thesis will propose a different approach to viewing these adaptations. …”

The QAnon security threat: a linguistic fusion-based violence risk assessment  by Ebner, J, Kavanagh, C, Whitehouse, H

“…Our study of QAnon messages found a high prevalence of linguistic identity fusion indicators along with external threat narratives, violence-condoning group norms as well as demonizing, dehumanizing, and derogatory vocabulary applied to the out-group, especially when compared to the non-violent control group. …”

The comments of voices on the appearance of patients with psychosis: 'the voices tell me that I am ugly' by Waite, F, Diamond, R, Collett, N, Chadwick, E, Bold, E, Teale, A, Taylor, K, Kirkham, M, Twivy, E, Causier, C, Carr, L, Bird, J, Černis, E, Isham, L, Freeman, D

“…The occurrence of negative voice content directly about appearance is therefore plausible. Derogatory comments about appearance are likely to be distressing, increase depression and contribute to social withdrawal.…”

Opera and nationalism in mid-eighteenth-century Britain by Aspden, S, Aspden, Suzanne

“…While 'Hurlothrumbo' was used as a derogatory epithet until the end of the century, this operatic work also provides a fascinating example of how opera producers might try to negotiate British unease. …”