Browsing Higher Diploma Final Year Projects by Title
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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 ... -
Idiographic assessment in psychotherapy: a review of the use of the integral intake in psychotherapeutic practice
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This dissertation examines the use of the Integral Intake idiographic assessment methodology in psychotherapeutic practice. Against the background of the history and theoretical foundations of Integral Psychotherapy, this ... -
The impact of developmental language disorder on overall child development: Speech and language therapists’ perspectives
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Introduction: This study investigates Speech and Language Therapists’ (SLTs) perspectives on the impact of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)on overall child development. Research on this topic to date has used mostly ... -
The impact of smartphones on social behaviour and relationships
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Previous research suggests that people use phones mostly as a means to enhance interpersonal closeness. The current study examined the impact of smartphones on social behaviour and relationships, investigating smartphone ... -
The impact of social media fitness pages on Irish women’s self-esteem, body-image and wellbeing
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study aimed to examine the impact of social media fitness pages on the self-esteem, body-image and wellbeing of adult Irish women. The research was a correlation design with a between groups aspect. Data was collected ... -
Implications of social network sites in forming pre-employment expectations and attitudes towards the job
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Social Network Sites (SNSs) have dramatically changed the way people seek new job opportunities and how organisations adapted their strategies in attracting, hiring, and retaining candidates, as well as managing the brand ... -
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 ... -
Inclusion and autism spectrum disorder : relationships between teacher attitudes towards inclusion, self-efficacy, stress and experience
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this study was to uncover relationships between teacher experience, attitudes towards inclusion (measured by the Scale of Teacher Attitudes towards Inclusion), self-efficacy (measured by the Teacher Self-Efficacy ... -
Inclusive education: effects on teacher stress related to self-efficacy, life orientation, education level and student volumes
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was a difference in the stress levels of teachers that teach an inclusive classroom (the target group) in comparison to teachers that do not (the control group). In so ... -
The influence of coping behaviours and exercise on psychological well-being
(Dublin Business School., 2017)The health care costs are on the rise, as it is reported by Department of Health in Ireland, therefore it is becoming more apparent, that health promotion and ill health prevention should be of interest to the governing ... -
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 ... -
The integrative power of embedded relational mindfulness for the treatment of trauma
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Embedded Relational Mindfulness (ERM) is a therapeutic map used in sensorimotor psychotherapy that sets guidelines for the use of mindfulness in a therapeutic relationship. While ERM is a general map valid for the use of ... -
Interactive analysis and prediction of us stock prices using time series models in R
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International vs. non-international students, regarding attachment, social support, and loneliness
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate if attachment style and perceived social support would predict loneliness among students. It also aimed to investigate if there would be a significant difference in perceived ... -
Investigating the effects birth order has on personality, self-esteem, satisfaction with life and age
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This study aims to investigate the controversial concept of birth order and its effects on personality, self-esteem and satisfaction with life between 18-40 years of age and over 40 years of age. Participants (n=200) ... -
Investigating the relationship between personality factors and burnout in the Dublin Fire Brigade
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Prior research has investigated the psychological impact of working in "Helping" occupations. There are those who may derive satisfaction from the very type of work that can cause stress in others. The aim of the current ... -
An investigation into mindfulness, self-esteem & wellbeing in Irish adolescents
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The purpose of the current research was to investigate underlying predictor variables (factors) above previously documented factors which individually or in combination contribute to adolescent wellbeing. ... -
An investigation into the impact of social networking platforms of adolescent identity formation
(Dublin Business School, 2015)This research aims to develop an understanding of the impact of social networking sites on adolescent identity formation and self-esteem. It aims to explore whether different personality types, measured using the Ten Item ... -
An investigation into the relationship between narcissism, empathy and the personality traits of agreeableness and conscientiousness
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This study investigates the relationship between Narcissism and Empathy, The aim was to explore if the Empathy deficiency associated with Narcisissm was universal to all facets of empathy (cognitive and ... -
An investigation into the therapeutic alliance in online counselling
(Dublin Business School, 2015)This paper reviews current literature in relation to online counselling and presents the various mediums through which remote mental health services can be delivered. It considers the role of the online therapist and ...