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Across time : the experiences of work/life balance among mothers in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Dublin District
(Dublin Business School, 2015)The aim of this research paper is to explore the experiences of women, within an Irish context, in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown who participated or currently participate within the labour force and had children. Seven semi-structured ... -
Attitudes surrounding organ donation in relation to gender in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The lack of organs available for donation all over the world is a serious issue. Without these organs, people in need of them are unable to live a life that is of the quality that they desire. In many cases, the result of ... -
Behaviour, practices, attitudes and motives surrounding domestic waste recycling. Social, environmental and economic considerations.
(Dublin Business School, 2011)This research project investigates the behaviour, practices, attitudes and motives surrounding domestic waste recycling in the South Dublin County Council catchment area of South West Dublin. The investigation takes into ... -
Combining part-time study and employment : motivators and impact on individual lives
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The Central Statistics Office has registered increased availability in part-time courses in Ireland over recent years. This study aims to investigate the motivators driving part-time study and the impact studying part-time ... -
The experiences of immigrants working in the irish labour market
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This research explores how immigrants from European and non-European countries experience the labour market in Ireland and how their individual experiences compare. A gap in the research knowledge was identified before ... -
An exploration into the experiences of stress among female general nurses
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Background: The nursing community are the stitches which mend society back together when torn. Although nurses are central to society, there has been a lack of acknowledgement by the public. Nurses are often portrayed as ... -
An exploration into the motivations, barriers, and benefits associated with volunteering among final year full-time undergraduate students
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and opinions of full-time final year undergraduate students who participate in volunteering activities in Ireland. The research examined and analysed the motivations ... -
Exploring the key factors to the success of the organic gardening for primary schools project and potential obstacles that may reduce the efficacy of such initiatives
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This is a study that asks the question: Which factors are key to the success of the organic gardening for primary schools project and what are the obstacles that may reduce the efficacy of such initiatives? Due to the ... -
If you want to have a house, you have to stay quiet: Housing experiences of Polish and Romanian migrants in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Although migration has been part of human history, we could say that in the 21st-century economic drivers of migration are more powerful than ever, yet in a multicultural country like Ireland where diversity is encouraged ... -
Irish emigration: a study on why people still emigrate from contemporary Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2020)As the world appears to be growing into an increasing globalised one, so too does contemporary Ireland. Ireland has always seen periods of emigration throughout its modern history and modern-day Ireland is no exception. ... -
Justifying the lesser evil – experience of self-sufficient living in consumerist society
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Humans are causing unprecedented change to global environment contributing to the ongoing mass extinction, climate change and worldwide destruction of natural habitats. Implications of these changes for the future of ... -
Motherhood in contemporary Ireland - experiences and motivations of having first child during global economic crisis
(Dublin Business School, 2011)The aim of the below study was to explore and examine motivations and experiences of motherhood in Ireland in the face of global economic crisis. Ireland is exceptional country in EU with the highest birth rate. The 2008 ... -
Perceived social support: The motivation of individuals to become members of a charity boards of trustee
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This research explores the motivation that inspires individuals to become a trustee on a charity board. At present, many studies focus on the feel-good factor of volunteering for society whilst mainly concentrating on the ... -
Perceptions of motherhood : postnatal experiences of Italian mothers in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2011)This Final Year Project will explore the topic of motherhood and the postnatal experiences of Italian women in Ireland. The women range in age from thirty to their early forties. Each participant is from a different ... -
Short-term international students' perceptions of their learning and sociocultural experiences in Dublin Business School, Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This study examined short-term American and European Union international students perceptions of their learning and sociocultural experiences in Dublin Business School, Ireland. Employing case study approach, data were ... -
Supports and barriers : experiences of Irish breastfeeding mothers
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The World Health Organisation and UNICEF emphasise the importance of breast feeding children up to two years of age and beyond. Despite this Ireland has one of the lowest breast feeding rates in Europe. This study set out ... -
The transition of masculinity in post – recession Irish society
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this research project was to investigate and identify how men have been emasculated in contemporary Ireland. The redefinition of females has progressed hugely over the years, for males it is only beginning. There ... -
Youth work and the impact it has on society from a service provider's point of view
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This project sought to gain an insight into the area of youth work and establish the impact it has on society from a service provider‟s point of view. Data was collected using a method of semi structured interviews. The ...