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Investigating mediating effects of organisation-based self-esteem on the relationship between work stressors and stress
(The Irish Psychologist, 2011)Objective: Organisation-based self-esteem (OBSE) has attracted a great deal of recent research attention. However, such research from an Irish perspective has been neglected to date. The aim of this study was to extend ... -
An investigation into the psychological model on young people's help-seeking behaviours
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate a psychological model on young people’s help-seeking behaviours. A quantitative cross sectional design was used with a sample of 185 adolescents (M=93, F=92) from one secondary ... -
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 ... -
Piloting a growth mindset intervention for student success
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Objective: Dublin Business School is currently collaborating with the California-based ‘Heroic Imagination Project’ on a validation study focusing on a mind-set intervention for learners’ motivation and satisfaction. This ... -
School victimisation of disadvantaged children and association with depression and health related quality of life: The Baseline picture
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Background: While bullying victimisation research in primary and post-primary schools is plentiful, investigation into victimisation rates and associated correlates within disadvantaged primary schools is negligible. ... -
A three-year examination of victimisation and wellbeing correlates among children from low affluent areas
(World Anti-Bullying Forum, 2019)Previous research has examined the associated correlates of victimisation among primary schoolchildren, with higher victimisation associated with lower physical and psychological well-being, negligible social support, ... -
The use of mental imagery techniques to improve free kick accuracy in GAA footballers
(The Irish Psychologist, 2011)Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether mental imagery would improve free-kick accuracy among a sample of GAA football players. The study also investigated the impact of performance on player’s self-efficacy ...