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Mary Sue-perego: A psychotherapeutic analysis of women in fanfiction
(Dublin Business School, 2017)The aim of this research was to carry out a psychotherapeutic investigation into the experiences of fanfiction writers using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and, in doing so, explore their motivations for writing ... -
Masc for masc – how does gender role conflict (GRC) and masculinity affect the therapeutic process for the male therapist and the male client?
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Male psychotherapists undergo the same socialisation in society as males who are non-psychotherapists, and this can have implications for the therapeutic process. This study examines the role of male GRC, masculinity and ... -
Masculinities, care and equality : identity and nurture in men's lives
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2012)Masculinities, Care and Equality explores men's ambiguous relationship with intimate caring work within a context where carefree and nurturing expectations for men are competing for influence. For men, the desire to be ... -
Masculinities, care and social justice : critical studies of men and masculinities and professional care work
(Dublin Business School, 2015)Social Care and Social Policy in Ireland: Seeking Social Justice in the Era of Austerity & Beyond | DIT Grangegorman Campus, February 13th 2015 Presentation points: CSMM - sub-field of gender, feminist & sexualities ... -
The mass media influence on young men's sexual objectification of women
(Dublin Business School, 2015)The aim of this study was to investigate if there was a correlation between the mass Medias influence and men’s views on sexual objectification of women, as well as correlations between the Medias influence on men’s views ... -
A master's love
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Materialism: An assessment of possible negative psychological consequences of excessive endorsement of materialistic values
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This study conducted a general analysis of the construct of materialism and assessed possible negative psychological outcomes. Self- administered questionnaires were given to psychology students (n= 91), and a quasi-experiment ... -
The maternal metaphor: An exploration of Winnicott’s ‘holding’ and Bowlby’s ‘secure base’ in the therapeutic relationship
(Dublin Business School, 2019)This paper is a theoretical study exploring Winnicott’s concept of ‘holding’ and Bowlby’s concept of ‘secure base’ and their implications for the therapeutic relationship. Particular attention is given to the parallel ... -
MBA graduates perception of business competencies gained during an MBA and business competencies sought by employers
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Aim: The aim of this research investigates the perception of MBA graduates on business competencies gained during the MBA program and business competencies sought by employers in the labour market. Method: Post-positivist ... -
The meaning of life for elderly in a nursing home
(Dublin Business School, 2010)This Final Year Project will explore the aspects of life that provide meaning to life for elderly in a Nursing Home. The elderly people range in age from mid sixties to late seventies. Each participant is of different back ... -
Meaning of life for young African adults living in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2011)This study will establish what life means for young African adults between the ages of 18-21 living in Ireland. It will try to understand how they adjust to culture with different cultural norms and values as well as how ... -
The meaning of meaning in Joyce's Epiphanies
(EPHEP, 2014)This presentation poses the question of “meaning” in James Joyce’s “epiphanies”; not what they mean, as such, but rather, the type of meaning that is at stake when it comes to epiphanies. It suggests that the type of meaning ... -
The meaning of miscarriage. A study of the perceptions about miscarriage, in comparison to other types of loss
(Dublin Business School, 2008)It is reported that one out of every four women experience miscarriage. Literature reports that many who have experienced such a loss felt the need to speak about their loss in order to move on through their grief. ... -
The meanings attached to the phrase Mental Illness amongst those who experience it
(Dublin Business School, 2017)Objectives: To explore the range of meanings attached to the term ‘mental illness’ for those who have direct personal experience of mental health difficulties. Although mental health researchers and professionals struggle ... -
The meanings attached to the phrase Mental Illness amongst those who experience it
(Dublin Business School, 2017)Objectives: To explore the range of meanings attached to the term ‘mental illness’ for those who have direct personal experience of mental health difficulties. Although mental health researchers and professionals struggle ... -
The meanings attached to the phrase ‘mental illness’ amongst those who experience it
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Even before its release, the latest edition of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has come under increasing criticism from members of the public and mental health professionals alike. A major ... -
Measuring empathy in health care staff in relation to job satisfaction, job related affective well-being, gender, occupation and length of service
(Dublin Business School, 2012)Empathy is an important attribute for health service staff in establishing a relationship with patients. The aim of the present study was to determine if there was a correlation between empathy levels, job satisfaction and ... -
Measuring learner engagement to create a gameful learning environment
(SCITEPRESS Digital Library, 2019)If educators were to be skilled game designers, then they would be better equipped to design engaging education scenarios. The importance of learner engagement within a learning environment is without question. Yet there ... -
Measuring library impact at DBS
(Dublin Business School, 2015)Academic libraries need new methods of demonstrating their value to their institutions and their patrons. One potential method is to investigate a link between library usage and student attainment. This presentation ... -
Measuring service quality in the Irish retail sector : applying the SERVQUAL model to Identify service quality gaps
(Dublin Business School, 2015)In a hyper-competitive market, the customer enhancement is challenging, when it comes to a business and its growth strategy, change is constant. The ongoing state of flux is forcing the businesses to continuously optimize ...