Psychology
Recent Submissions
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Exploring medical professionals experiences and perceptions of shaming and stigmatisation in patients that are overweight/obese
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Obesity levels are increasing at an alarming rate and presents tremendous threat to the general population. Being overweight or obese can have multiple negative psychological consequences on well-being and health. The ... -
The correlation between selfie-sharing frequency and narcissism, contingent self-worth and guilt and shame proneness
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between selfie-sharing frequency and the Narcissism Personal Inventory scale, Contingent Self-Worth scale and Proneness to Guilt and Shame scale ... -
It’s no laughing matter: Humour, resilience, happiness and the self, a typology approach
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The present study investigated humour styles, self-efficacy, temperament and their relationship to self-esteem, resilience and happiness. With a sample of (n=160) Humour styles were examined in a correlational study. ... -
A qualitative study on parents' awareness of online predatory behaviours
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Among multiple risks children are exposed online, child sexual abuse saw a rapid growth in the last years. Children are groomed and sexually exploited across social media, online games and live streaming. The current study ... -
Wellbeing and the gentle art: Emotion, engagement, meaning and accomplishment
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Research suggests that subjective wellbeing decreases the risk of chronic illness and mental health issues, and is therefore a pertinent personal and societal concern. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has been associated with a ... -
Effects of regular engagement in autonomous sensory meridian response videos on general health and happiness
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This correlational study explores the association between regular engagement in ASMR videos and the general health, happiness and social connectedness of an individual. The aim was to begin a discussion of ASMR as a possible ... -
Mental health in primary school teachers: Depression, anxiety, stress and burnout in staff
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The aim of this study was to investigate mental health in Irish primary school teachers: depression, anxiety, stress and burnout in staff. One hundred and eighty-seven primary school teachers across the Republic of Ireland ... -
Burnout in primary school teachers; the impact of occupational stress, social support and physical activity
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study sought to further research into levels of burnout in primary school teachers in Ireland as well as to explore the relationship between burnout and the following variables; teachers’ occupational stress, social ... -
Exploring burden, psychological wellbeing and life-satisfaction of carers of young adults with mental illness
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The current study aimed to extend the research of caregivers’ burden in regards to carers of young adults suffering from mental illness. The main hypotheses explored how the level of burden correlated with the carers’ life ... -
Experiences of women in Ireland re-entering the workplace following a career break
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study aims to explore how women in Ireland who have returned to work following a career break perceive themselves in relation to their work and family roles. Do these women feel supported by employers, colleagues and ... -
Would you like something to help you sleep? stress, sleep, and personality in Irish nursing
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The WHO has identified an impending global shortfall of 9 million nursing staff within the next decade. This research aims to investigate stress in the nursing profession with the intention of informing retention focused ... -
The impact of social media fitness pages on Irish women’s self-esteem, body-image and wellbeing
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study aimed to examine the impact of social media fitness pages on the self-esteem, body-image and wellbeing of adult Irish women. The research was a correlation design with a between groups aspect. Data was collected ... -
A phenomenological exploration of stress within the Irish Traveller ethnic minority group
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Research has revealed that minority groups face above average levels of stress compared to the wider society. Meyer (1995) proposed a comprehensive model of the different aspects of minority stress. The model is most often ... -
All by myself An exploration of perceptions and experiences of single adults in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Despite being the fastest growing demographic in the world, there is a paucity of research on the lives of single people. In a society structured for couples, the goal of this research study is to explore societal perceptions ... -
Anxiety, relationship satisfaction and Pphubbing as predictors of excessive social media use
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Social media has become a feature of every day modern life. While for many individuals social media use may be fervent but not addictive, some can participate in social media activities excessively and problematically. The ... -
The relationship between academic achievement motivation, active procrastination, anxiety and defensive pessimism in college students
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The aim of this research is to investigate negative constructs related to academic performance employing scales that are able to recognize their adaptive functions. A questionnaire-based quantitative study to assess ... -
An exploratory analysis of the role of mindfulness in decision-making
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Decision-making is a cognitive process with implications into psychological well-being. Mindfulness, in its turn, encompasses several cognitive processes that can potentially increase awareness of decision outcomes patterns ... -
Can arousing cognitive dissonance help turn the tide on plastic pollution?
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Much research has pointed to the effectiveness of cognitive dissonance treatments in promoting pro-environmental behaviour and suggested that information-based treatments may have limited effectiveness. The current study ... -
Values, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll: the relationship between music preference, values, and attitudes to drugs
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The study aimed to explore the relationship between an individual’s music preference, how they value Stimulation and Conformity, and how this relates to their attitudes towards recreational drug use. Participants (N=791) ... -
The student voice on a token economy system at whole-school level
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This qualitative study set out to explore the student perspective on an implemented token economy system in a secondary school setting. Two focus group interviews were conducted, each with five participants, randomly sampled ...
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