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How do we overcome non-attendance and lack of engagement of students in interventions designed to increase student attendance and engagement?
(Dublin Business School, 2015)An intervention based on increasing growth mindset in students was piloted. Experiences and difficulties in reaching the non-attending students with such intervention techniques are discussed. Author keywords: Engagement, ... -
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 ... -
Contemplative practices in higher education. The power of mindfulness in the classroom
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This paper explores the experience of implementing a 10 week program of Mindful Meditation Practice in the classroom at an Irish higher education institution, Dublin Business School. The focus of the program was based on ... -
Insect disgust : comparing influence types, gender differences and the relationships with right-wing authoritarianism and age
(Dublin Business School, 2016)An online experiment was conducted to compare the efficacy of two interventions to increase self-reported willingness to eat insects and insect-related foods. The experiment was designed and carried out as an undergraduate ... -
Age-related differences in response speed and accuracy on sequential responding tasks
(Dublin Business School, 2015)The aim of the current study was to investigate possible increases in variability of cognitive function and decline in sequential responding performance as a result of aging. Forty six participants, 23 younger (18 – 23 ... -
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 ... -
Workload and mental health in academic psychology
(Dublin Business School, 2018)