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Browsing Higher Diploma Final Year Projects by Title
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Repetition compulsion and choice of love object
(Dublin Business School, 2019)In the search for acceptance, people look for love in the wrong places, or from the wrong people and go from one dissatisfying relationship to the next. It seems like experience means nothing and lessons are not learned ... -
Research on mental health and sports motivation in relation to team sport and individual sport
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of the research was to investigate mental health and sports motivation in relation to team sport and individual sport. It is a cross sectional, observational study that analysed differences between groups. A sample ... -
The resilient therapist : preventing vicarious traumatisation
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The term “resilience” comes from the Latin “resilire,” which means “to recoil.” It means to rebound, spring back, and have elasticity or flexibility. For humans resilience refers specifically to our ability to endure and ... -
Results tracker app and deployment on EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
(Dublin Business School, 2020)The main project aim was to build a useful app and deploy it on the cloud. The app is to firstly enter the result you want to achieve and as you go, update it with your results as you go through your course and the result ... -
Revealing the subject behind attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a psychotherapeutic exploration of the child in a culture of diagnosis
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This dissertation looks initially at the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at a national level. It would seem that although a dual treatment of medication and therapy is recommended for those ... -
The rise of the furbaby : investigating the psychological reasons behind owner’s attachment to their dogs
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The aim of this study was to explore the psychological reasons behind owner’s attachment to their dogs by investigating whether dogs are being used to fulfil an absent maternal/ paternal need, whether an owner’s personal ... -
The role of sleep in boosting resilience and work engagement in the Irish workplace
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Sleep and recovery periods are crucial to employee wellbeing and job performance. Despite the vast literature on sleep, few studies focus on the impact of poor sleep on employees in Ireland. The aim of this study is to ... -
Rupture and repair in the therapeutic alliance: An attachment perspective
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Research has consistently demonstrated that the quality of the relationship between a therapist and their client, often referred to as the therapeutic alliance, has been shown to be a reliable predictor of positive therapeutic ... -
Screen memories as a formation of the unconscious
(Dublin Business School, 2009)During arguably the most productive period of his life spanning ten years from 1895 – 1905 Freud developed his Final Year Project of the psyche and its unconscious mechanisms, the psychosexual development of the individual, ... -
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 ... -
Secondary school teachers perceived adequacy of support, stress and attitudes towards inclusive education in the Midlands region of Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2019)The teacher’s role in providing an inclusive environment is critical for the educational success of all students, in particular those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It is generally accepted that inclusive practice ... -
Sense of school belonging among Irish primary school children: relationships to academic motivation and self-concept
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sense of school belonging, academic motivation and self-concept among a sample of 236 Irish primary school children. This study was based on a cross-sectional, ... -
Sensorimotor interference in cognitive tasks for children with dyslexia
(Dublin Business School, 2016)There are many theories of dyslexia though mainly falling within three: phonological, cerebellar and magnocellular; of which auditory and visual fit within (Ramus, 2003). Historically it has been difficult to illuminate ... -
Sentiment & topic analysis of COVID-19 microblog posts
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Sexual minority discrimination today; implications for relationship satisfaction, passionate love and communication apprehension
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of this study was to evaluate quality of relationships between opposite sex couples and same-sex couples, post marriage referendum in Ireland, across variable of relationship satisfaction, communication and passionate ... -
Shame – The mist of the therapy room
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Shame is an innate affect built into human nature by evolution, with the purpose of protecting the self and social relationships. Adaptive shame is healthy and crucial for self-identity and navigating relationships with ... -
Shelter from the storm: sense of purpose and belonging in men’s sheds in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The aim of the study was to examine if there was a sense of purpose achieved by males who attend the Men’s Shed in Ireland, and if these members feel a sense of belonging being part of the Men’s Shed. The goal of the ... -
Sibling relationship quality in emerging adulthood : associations with coping, stress and life satisfaction
(Dublin Business School, 2014)90 emerging adults were asked to report on one of their sibling relationships. This cross-sectional design, correlational study examined the qualitative features of these relationships and explored how they related to ... -
Smartphone ownership, usage and addiction proneness in preadolescents – implications for quality of life
(Dublin Business School, 2019)The majority of Irish children between 10 and 12 years of age are smartphone users, however, there is a paucity of research investigating addiction and the negative health implications of excessive smartphone use in ... -
Social media and adolescents: a double-edged sword
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Social media use has become increasingly prevalent in young people’s lives. It impacts adolescents’ lives both positively and negatively. Therapists must be aware of its impacts, both positive and negative, and be familiar ...