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 ... -
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 ... -
Facebook and Irish adolescents: the relationship between social media use, personality, and well-being
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This study looks at Irish adolescents’ use of Facebook. It aims to investigate what personality traits are related to Facebook use, and if Facebook use is related to selfesteem and psychological well-being. A self-report ... -
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 ... -
An experimental study into the effects of positive subliminal priming and its effect on peoples levels of happiness
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This paper examines the area of subliminal priming and whether people can be subliminally primed for happiness. In the experiment a group of students were presented with an episode of The Simpsons television programme. ... -
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 ... -
An investigatory study into students’ attitudes towards the piracy of digital material
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate students’ attitudes relating to favourableness/ unfavourableness towards digital piracy, specifically with regard to gender differences, age differences, levels ... -
An Investigatory Study into Teachers Personailty and Stress Levels and Gender in Irish Primary Schools
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Correlation analysis between stress level and personality dimensions revealed a significant positive correlation between stress and agreeableness, neuroticism and conscientiousness. A significant negative correlation was ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between Facebook use and body-esteem
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This research aims to explore the relationship between Facebook use and body-esteem, self-esteem, and frequency of body comparison. The study is a quantitative cross-sectional correlational design study, which is descriptive ...