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Acculturative stress in English language learners, predicting psychological well-being and buffered by social support
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This study examined acculturative stress in a sample of English language learners. It was hypothesised that acculturative stress would significantly predict psychological well-being, that acculturative stress would ... -
Adolescent anxiety: considering personality, resilience, sex, age and experience as vulnerability factors
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Anxiety disorders have been identified as one of the most prevalent mental health disorders encountered by adolescents. A number of risk factors have been identified as contributors to the development and maintenance of ... -
Adolescent girls’ friends, peers, school type: do these influence self-esteem and self-concept of school?
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Adolescence is a period when self-esteem and academic decisions become salient; peer friendships expand and their significance increases. This research examined female midadolescent friendships, ... -
Adults that experience sexual shame: Effects on self-esteem and sexual satisfaction
(Dublin Business School, 2019)The aim of the present study was to investigate sexual shame and the effects it has on self-esteem and sexual satisfaction. Furthermore, help recognise a definition for sexual shame while identifying themes that may ... -
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 ... -
Anti-femininity and gender role conflict as predictors of social dominance and genderism in Irish males
(Dublin Business School, 2017)The aim of this study was to examine the combined contributions made by anti-femininity, gender role conflict (GRC), and sexual orientation (grouped heterosexual and non-heterosexual), to genderism and social dominance ... -
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 application of self-determination theory to employee motivation in Irish workplaces
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The majority of work organisations equate motivation with money and other extrinsic rewards, however, Self-Determination Theory (SDT) offers a powerful perspective on how and why individuals are motivated. This study aimed ... -
Are we providing enough psychosocial support for caregivers of T1 diabetic children?
(Dublin Business School, 2017)This is a mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative study which aims to look at caregiving for juvenile type 1 diabetics from a biopsychosocial perspective. A sample of 89 caregivers responded to the survey, which was ... -
The art of coffee : effects of caffeine, ambient coffee-shop noise, and mood, on creativity
(Dublin Business School, 2014)That coffeehouses provide a stimulating environment for artistic and intellectual inspiration and debate has long been assumed in popular culture. The current experiment investigated the effects of caffeine, ambient ... -
Assessing attitudes and beliefs towards white-collar crime, fraud and corruption in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The recent and ongoing economic crisis has forced new attention on white collar crime and how leniently it is prosecuted by the criminal justice system. How white-collar crime is perceived by the Irish public is of great ... -
Assessing teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education within an urban school district in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The role of teachers in establishing inclusive learning environments is critical. It is generally accepted that inclusive practice relies on teacher knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitudes. This study aimed to ... -
Association between growth mindset, adaptability, and stress in college students
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between growth mindset, adaptability and stress. The study comprised a quantitative correlational study. In this study full-time and part-time students were asked ... -
Attachment parenting and secure attachment: exploring the mother’s experiences and relationship with the child
(Dublin Business School, 2017)The aim of this research was to explore Attachment Parenting and secure attachment taking a phenomenological approach, with the use of in-depth analysis to discover the meaning given to the lived parenting experiences of ... -
Attachment styles and levels of self-esteem, perceived social support and stress during first year
(Dublin Business School, 2019)The study sought to examine the relationship between attachment styles and levels of self-esteem, perceived social support and stress during the transition to university. Participants (N=114) were required to be undertaking ... -
Attitudes towards mental illness and help seeking in relation to gender, self-esteem and life satisfaction
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this study was to examine attitudes towards mental illness and help seeking in relation to gender, self-esteem and life satisfaction. This mixed method study using a sample of 79 college students investigated ... -
Awareness, attitudes and strategies for coping with mental health within the farming community
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of the present study was to investigate the awareness, attitudes and strategies for coping with mental health within the farming community. Participants consisted of ninety-three male (n = 58) and ... -
‘Balancing Act.’ How can organisations support the engagement of female employees post maternity leave?
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The research aims to: (1) Provide rich, evidence-based data and inform organisational decision-making in relation to the re-engagement of female employees post maternity leave. (2) Highlight the potential of engagement to ... -
Beyond IQ: the Role of grit, mindset and emotional intelligence in academic achievement
(Dublin Business School, 2017)The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between non-cognitive constructs grit, emotional intelligence and mindset, and academic achievement. A mixed method design was employed comprising quantitative and ... -
The brain-gut-microbiome axis: assessing the relationship between gastrointestinal experiences and mental health
(Dublin Business School, 2019)This study aimed to test whether the relationship between gastrointestinal and mental health observed in clinical samples, extends to a non-clinical sample. This relationship is explained by the brain-gut-microbiome axis. ...