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Gastrointestinal abnormalities in children with autism spectrum disorder and typical development. An Irish perspective
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of the study was to identify differences in occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) abnormalities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children with typical development as well the most commonly occurring ... -
Generational differences in men’s drive for muscularity and reliance on body-image for self-worth
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The current study explored generational differences in drive for muscularity (DM) and body apperception. Excessive DM is correlated with mental and physical health risks. Previous research indicated the need to identify ... -
The good, the bad, the ugly: positive and negative effects of pornography in Irish males
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This quantitative study investigated the effect of pornography in the perpetuation of sexism towards women on a sample of Irish heterosexual males (N=157). It examined three variables relating to pornographic consumption: ... -
Growth mindset schools – thematic analysis of teachers’ experiences implementing growth mindset in Irish primary classrooms
(Dublin Business School, 2017)Current research demonstrates the positive impact of growth mindset interventions on student motivation and academic achievement. However, teacher experience has been overlooked. This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding ... -
Handedness and laterality: relations to general and creative intelligences
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of this study was to determine if both directions of handedness (left/right/ambidextrous) and levels of laterality (extreme/mixed/split) have relationships with general and creative intelligence respectively. This ... -
Headspace? investigating the link between mindfulness and positive psychological strengths
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This mixed-methods study intended to investigate the link between mindfulness and positive psychological strengths through a correlation to strengthen the theoretical bond between these areas. The study also aimed to assess ... -
How use of smartphone news applications relates to optimism, life engagement and worry
(Dublin Business School, 2017)The aim of this mixed method study was to explore the relationship between mobile phone news application usage and the trait variables of optimism/pessimism, life engagement and worry. Incorporating correlational and ... -
I believe; I can : the relationship between religiosity, general self-efficacy and locus of control
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The research, grounded in the psychological debate on the positive or negative evaluation of religion, provided quantitative data analysis on the relationships between religiosity, general self-efficacy and locus of control ... -
The impact of developmental language disorder on overall child development: Speech and language therapists’ perspectives
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Introduction: This study investigates Speech and Language Therapists’ (SLTs) perspectives on the impact of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)on overall child development. Research on this topic to date has used mostly ... -
The impact of smartphones on social behaviour and relationships
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Previous research suggests that people use phones mostly as a means to enhance interpersonal closeness. The current study examined the impact of smartphones on social behaviour and relationships, investigating smartphone ... -
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 ... -
Implications of social network sites in forming pre-employment expectations and attitudes towards the job
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Social Network Sites (SNSs) have dramatically changed the way people seek new job opportunities and how organisations adapted their strategies in attracting, hiring, and retaining candidates, as well as managing the brand ... -
Impulsivity and self-esteem as predictors of alcohol use among Irish adults
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This study investigates the relationship between alcohol use, impulsivity and self esteem among a population of Irish adults. Previous research (e.g. Department of Health, 2012, Hope, 2008) has highlighted the negative ... -
Inclusion and autism spectrum disorder : relationships between teacher attitudes towards inclusion, self-efficacy, stress and experience
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this study was to uncover relationships between teacher experience, attitudes towards inclusion (measured by the Scale of Teacher Attitudes towards Inclusion), self-efficacy (measured by the Teacher Self-Efficacy ... -
Inclusive education: effects on teacher stress related to self-efficacy, life orientation, education level and student volumes
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was a difference in the stress levels of teachers that teach an inclusive classroom (the target group) in comparison to teachers that do not (the control group). In so ... -
The influence of coping behaviours and exercise on psychological well-being
(Dublin Business School., 2017)The health care costs are on the rise, as it is reported by Department of Health in Ireland, therefore it is becoming more apparent, that health promotion and ill health prevention should be of interest to the governing ... -
Influence of pet ownership on self-esteem, life satisfaction and loneliness among over 65s in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of pet ownership on self-‐esteem, life satisfaction and loneliness in pet owners and non-‐owners. Data was collected from 147 participants. Data was gathered by means ... -
International vs. non-international students, regarding attachment, social support, and loneliness
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate if attachment style and perceived social support would predict loneliness among students. It also aimed to investigate if there would be a significant difference in perceived ... -
Investigating the effects birth order has on personality, self-esteem, satisfaction with life and age
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This study aims to investigate the controversial concept of birth order and its effects on personality, self-esteem and satisfaction with life between 18-40 years of age and over 40 years of age. Participants (n=200) ... -
Investigating the relationship between personality factors and burnout in the Dublin Fire Brigade
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Prior research has investigated the psychological impact of working in "Helping" occupations. There are those who may derive satisfaction from the very type of work that can cause stress in others. The aim of the current ...