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Acculturative stress and self-reported English fluency in international students in Ireland : a quantitative study
(Dublin Business School, 2015)International education is estimated to be a €1 billion sector for the Irish economy (IHE, 2012). Global mobility has given the opportunity for cultural exchanges, but has also caused cultural adjustment problems such as ... -
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 ... -
The affects of lying (deception), snooping (intrusive behaviour) and cheating (infidelity) in a romantic relationship and their use between genders
(Dublin Business School, 2015)The purpose of the research was to obtain first hand knowledge of the attitudes and behaviours between both male and female, third level college students in Ireland. The study aimed to explore if there was a difference ... -
Age comparison of attitudes towards the LGBTQ community in Dublin
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this research study is to compare and contrast the age groups when attitudes towards LGBTQI are compared, while likewise comparing the differences of opinion on this topic. Further study yielded information on ... -
Alcohol use among college students : a study of peer influence and overestimation of social norm
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The aim of this dissertation is to find the relationship between level of alcohol use such as excessive alcohol use and peer influence. Alcohol use is a widely discussed topic. Alcohol use will be presented in a general ... -
Alternative Miss Ireland : contesting gender hierarchies through performative acts
(Dublin Business School, 1998)"Throughout the final decades of .the 20th century, sexuality has taken something of a quantum leap, which contemporary cultures tries to ignore and deny" stated Fr. Diarmud 0 Murchu in The Irish Times of 10th March, 1998. ... -
The amalgamation of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) into mainstream primary school, from the educator's viewpoint
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The inquiry of this study examined whether a child with ASD would require primarily, structured integration into mainstream school according to each child‟s specific needs, in order to acquire a flourishing placement ... -
An analysis into the complex disorder of schizophrenia
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of this study is to explore the mental illness of Schizophrenia providing a brief history on the move from the term dementia praecox and also referring to key area such as symptoms and causes in an attempt to gain ... -
An anthropological study into the commonalities of death and funeral rituals in Irish and Greek cultures
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The central pillar in this thesis will be examining the different rituals in each stage of the funeral rites individually and in doing so the traditional and cathartic reasoning behind funeral rituals will be exposed. This ... -
Are Irish state services failing to protect children from sexual abuse?
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This project sought to collate an understanding of professional attitudes, beliefs and experiences working with victims of child sexual abuse in Irish society at this present time. Data was gathered using ten semi-structured ... -
Attitudes and perceptions of schizophrenia : the perceptions of mental health professionals have of public attitudes towards schizophrenia and the effects on the recovery process
(Dublin Business School, 2010)The aim of this research project is to find out about the perceptions of mental health professionals have of public attitudes towards schizophrenia and the effects on the recovery process. A qualitative study was carried ... -
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 ... -
Attitudes towards online dating and the perceived threat it poses to the future of long term relationships
(Dublin Business School, 2015)Online dating has become a massive industry and it is estimated that there is over 5,000 dating websites worldwide and close to 25 sites with over 1 million subscribers (onlinedatingmagazine.com, 2012). It is estimated ... -
Awareness of binge drinking : an investigation of the levels of awareness of teenagers and young adults in relation to binge drinking
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This research project investigates the level of awareness that the younger generation have towards binge drinking. The research was carried out using qualitativ methods, and the use of thematic analysis. Semi structured ... -
The balance of power: using the community to get things done
(Dublin Business School, 2002)This thesis demonstrates how the idea of 'community' is an ideology, used politically by different groups, at levels of both state and local authority. I begin by scrutinizing one state sponsored development plan which ... -
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 ... -
Big brother, little brother : US-Israeli relations in the 21st century
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This dissertation is an examination of the way and means in which the governments and citizens of the United States of America and Israel interact with each other. It is centred on the argument that despite the strong ... -
Body image : a qualitative analysis exploring self-esteem and gender differences among Dublin Business School students
(Dublin Business School, 2011)CONTEXT: The issue around Body image and satisfaction seems to be an increasing problem within society today, as the world glorifies ‘the perfect body’. The aim of the research is to investigate body image and self-esteem ... -
Body image : the influence that the media has on self-objectification across women of different ages
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This study investigates the influence that the media has on self objectification across women of different ages. The issue of body dissatisfaction and the effects that the media has on this, is a growing concern among women ...