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Exploring the key factors to the success of the organic gardening for primary schools project and potential obstacles that may reduce the efficacy of such initiatives
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This is a study that asks the question: Which factors are key to the success of the organic gardening for primary schools project and what are the obstacles that may reduce the efficacy of such initiatives? Due to the ... -
The effectiveness of methadone maintenance provision
(Dublin Business School, 2012)Introduction and Aims; A qualitative study was carried out among a number of community drug projects in west Dublin. The projects in the course of their work support individuals that are accessing methadone maintenance ... -
Society‘s expectations of caffeine consumption
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Society today is constantly on the go and growing numbers of people can be seen day to day drinking some form of caffeine usually coffee. It is the main aim of this research project to explore whether there was a difference ... -
A parents perspective : educational problems associated with children who have cystic fibrosis
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This research aims to identify what parents think of the educational services put in place for their children who have Cystic Fibrosis. The research that has been done previously in this area shows that there is a lack of ... -
Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy : pregnant women’s stories
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This research project will explore the attitudes of pregnant women towards smoking and drinking of alcohol and caffeine and general lifestyle during pregnancy and will also discusses guilt and justification regarding smoking ... -
A qualitative study of female perceptions of the environmental influences and risk factors associated with breast cancer.
(Dublin Business School, 2010)Research has shown a strong link between environmental pollutants and breast cancer onset. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of females in relation to breast cancer development, its association with ... -
Garda stress : stress levels among male and female garda, working in rural and urban areas.
(Dublin Business School, 2010)CONTEXT: The Garda are an important part of society, who communicate with the public on a regular basis and provide a feeling of safety and security to many. The occupation of a Garda is a unique occupation which often ... -
Self efficacy, locus of control and perceived stress as factors affecting smoking behaviour and cessation
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The study was a questionnaire investigating the relationship between Self efficacy, Locus of Control, Perceived Stress and Nicotine Dependence on smoking behaviour and cessation. A total of (N=106) participants took part. ... -
Alcohol use among college students : a study of peer influence and overestimation of social norm
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The aim of this dissertation is to find the relationship between level of alcohol use such as excessive alcohol use and peer influence. Alcohol use is a widely discussed topic. Alcohol use will be presented in a general ... -
Engendering habituation to stimulus of smoking through mental simulation of smoking
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This study investigates whether mental simulation of the act of smoking a cigarette can engender habituation to the stimulus of smoking in a number of participants and, as such, result in a reduction in the amount the ...