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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 ... -
'Man is not disturbed by Events, but of the view he takes of them' (Epictetus) : a quantitative study to determine the levels of stress in nurses
(Dublin Business School, 2003)Aim: To determine the levels of stress in oncology nurses and to identify their coping mechanisms. Background: It has been shown that nurses are bombarded by a variety of stressors both in their personal lives and more ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the relationship between religion, self-esteem, perceived stress and general health in a student sample
(Dublin Business School, 2009)The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating if a relationship exists between religion and self-esteem, perceived stress and general health. It was conducted using a sample of part time students (n=81). ... -
The effects of exercise and mindfulness meditation on perceived stress, coping styles and locus of control
(Dublin Business School, 2009)An increase in perceived stress levels is seen to be a major factor in a person's quality of life (Brown & Siegel, 1988; Folkins & Sime, 1981). Meditation and exercise have been suggested in previous research as two ... -
An exploratory analysis of anxiety and body image in the early detection of eating disorders
(Dublin Business School, 2009)Statistics recently released reveal data pertaining to the increase in the number of young girls presenting with eating disorders. Empirical research identifies anxiety and body image dissatisfaction as symptomatic of ... -
Is smoking related to body shape satisfaction, stress, self-esteem, and self-efficacy in Irish college students?
(Dublin Business School, 2009)The aim of the current study was to examine the differences of smoking status on perceived stress, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and body shape satisfaction. There were 90 participants (N=90) that filled out the Body Shape ...