Browsing Psychology (Higher Diploma Final Year Projects) by Issue Date
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A study of the effects of participation in an after-school homework club
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This study investigated the effects of a homework club on academic self-concept, psychological sense of school belonging, future aspirations and academic performance. 122 (n=122) participants were involved in this study, ... -
Relationship satisfaction : the influence of attachment, love styles and religiosity
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of attachment, love styles and religiosity on relationship satisfaction. In a cross-sectional design there were 102 participants (males=65, females=37). Four ... -
Job satisfaction in Ireland : an investigation into the influence of self-esteem, generalised self-efficacy and affect
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This research was designed to gain further insight into the relationship between self-esteem, generalised self-efficacy, affect and job satisfaction during the current economic recession in Ireland. An experiment conducted ... -
The effect of success/failure priming on financial risk tolerance
(Dublin Business School, 2012)Previous research has demonstrated the effects of unconscious priming on conscious thoughts, behaviours and decisions. The present study was designed to examine the effects of priming individuals with the concepts of ... -
An Irish investigation into the factors affecting bystander intervention to cyberbullying among adolescents
(Dublin Business School, 2012)Cyberbullying is a growing and significant problem in the technological societies of today which has significant effects on adolescent victims, such as increased anxiety, depression and suicide ideation. ... -
An evaluation of an anti-bullying intervention in a second level school
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an anti-bullying intervention in a second level school located in North Dublin. The research instrument was a selfadministered anonymous ... -
The effect of mindfulness-based techniques in Irish primary schools
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The aim of this research was to study the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on levels of perceived stress and mindfulness in teachers, and on social anxiety levels, and behavioural and emotional control in children. ... -
An investigatory study of the relationship between self-esteem, loneliness, self-efficacy, and patterns of Facebook usage
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The overwhelming popularity of social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, has led to a more thorough examination of personality and individual differences in the way the sites are used. Facebook has ... -
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 ... -
A study of the relationship between emotional intelligence and stress management in the Irish workforce
(Dublin Business School, 2012)In the midst of recession, this paper examines previous research which indicated that perceived stress may be moderated by emotional intelligence (“EI”), the emotional dimensions of the Big Five personality measures ... -
A study into academic motivation in 3rd level students using Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour : a look at possible gender differences
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The purpose of this study was to look at academic motivation in 3rd level students using Azjen’s theory of planned behaviour and to compare possible sex differences within this framework. Motivational determinants were ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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; ... -
Cyber bullying and its relationship with self esteem and quality of friendships amongst adolescent females in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Research has indicated there is a relationship between bullying and levels of self esteem (O’Moore and Kirkham 2001) and quality of friendship (Flanagan et al 2008). O’Moore and Minton (2009) detailed the ... -
Secondary school students’ and college students’ attitudes towards themselves, others and individuals with disabilities
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The main aim of the current study was to investigate the attitudes of secondary school students and college students towards themselves, others (without disabilities) and individuals with disabilities. It also investigated ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between infant temperament and maternal self- efficacy, perceived stress level and general well-being
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of the current study was to investigate whether infant temperament determines first-time mother’s self-efficacy, perceived stress level and general well-being. Further, the research was trying to find if mothers ... -
Youth club/organisation participants verses non-participants: comparing socialisation, inclusion skills, and attitudes towards their peers with disabilities
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of the study is to examine the difference of children who participate in youth Club/organisation verses non-users. The variables include the comparison of socialisation, inclusion, and attitudes towards their ... -
Stress and job satisfaction among Irish primary school teachers : the role of personality
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between personality types, job stress and job satisfaction among a sample of Irish primary school teachers. This study was based on a quantitative, cross-sectional ...