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Maladaptive perfectionism, self-efficacy and social comparison: predictors for body dissatisfaction and subsequent disordered eating in females
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This study aimed to investigate the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism, self-efficacy and social comparison and the extent to which these variables predict body dissatisfaction among females. A sample of females ... -
Measuring the efficacy of art therapy on general health
(Dublin Business School, 2019)This study examines the impact Art Therapy can have on the general health of adults. Art therapy is defined as a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique, which could include attending an art therapist ... -
Meditation gone mobile : the effects of short term mobile based meditation on wisdom and self-transcendence
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The primary aim of the study was to assess the effects of a short meditation on Wisdom and Self Transcendence. The mindfulness course consisted of undertaking ten minutes of mindfulness training for ten days and was delivered ... -
Mental health and well-being of women who work and women who do not work in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Aim: Research indicates along with financial reward, employment provides latent benefits, with loss of these benefits contributing to reduced mental health and well-being. In Ireland, statistics show a labour force gap up ... -
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 ... -
Mental health, resilience and emotional regulation in sales representatives in the Irish tech industry
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study was conducted to investigate mental health, resilience and emotional regulation in sales representatives of the tech industry in Ireland. Participants consisted of 71 (n=71) females (n=30) and males (n=41). A ... -
Moderating effect of personality on the relationship between affective organisational commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Existing research has frequently linked affective organisational commitment with organisational citizenship behaviour. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the moderating role of each of the big five personality ... -
More money problems? The relationship between materialistic goals and well-being.
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between materialism and well-being among students (n=125) and non-students (n=87). Students were recruited via Dublin Business School and non-students via informal ... -
Music preferences, and their effect on personality, coping styles and perceived scholastic competence in students
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Research has recently turned its focus on the relationships between music and personality. This study aims to replicate and further this by investigating the effect of music preference on three psychological variables; ... -
The nature of bullying in an Irish primary school : examining the quality of friendships and quality of life
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this research was to investigate the experience that students have of bullying in a primary school in Kildare, and to identify if there are relationships between bullying behaviours, quality of friendships and ... -
Openness to experience and resilience as antecedents to employees’ capacity for organisational change
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the personal resource of resilience and the personality trait of openness to experience with Irish employees attitudes towards, and capacity for, handling ... -
Part-time education experiences; stress, anxiety, and self-efficacy with regards to age, employment status, and social-support
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Student enrolment in third-level part-time courses in Ireland is increasing each year, yet research on their experiences is limited. The current research aimed to study stress, anxiety, and self-efficacy among part-time ... -
Participation and motivation in sport in relation to general mental health and social physique anxiety
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this research was to investigate motives for participation in sport having regard to gender, type of sport, general mental health and social physique anxiety. It is a cross-sectional observational study comprising ... -
Personality profile and achievement goal orientations of Gaelic Football players in different playing positions
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this study is to investigate if there are differences in the personality profile and achievement goal orientations of male Gaelic Football players in different playing positions. A survey conducted with Gaelic ... -
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 ... -
Power of grit and impulsiveness: a study of adolescent academic motivation using the theory of planned behaviour
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The purpose of this research is to explore the Intentions of adolescents to study and how study behaviour may be influenced by the internal variables of Azjen's Theory of Planned Behaviour, Attitudes to study, Perceived ... -
The power of music. Can mood change as a result of emotions induced by music?
(Dublin Business School., 2017)Research has continuously explored the relationship between music and emotion. This study aims to replicate and further this by investigating the effect of happy and sad music on inducing emotions and subsequently altering ... -
Predictors of job satisfaction in Irish based teachers
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This research reflects on job satisfaction among teachers in Ireland today. A contemporary study which explores the job satisfaction of teachers and its predictors. Self-efficacy, motivation, perceived stress and years of ... -
Psychological skills linked to success : examining the correlation between grit, stress mindset and decision making
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The motivation behind this research was to examine the relationships between the psychological variables grit, stress mindset and decision making style. Measures used included the 12-item Grit Scale, Stress Mindset ... -
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 ...