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Evaluating differences in attitudes to mental illness, self-efficacy and stress, post transition-year intervention programme
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of school-based intervention programmes on attitudes to mental health, self-efficacy and stress in adolescents. Sixty, 15-17 year olds, who completed the Positive ... -
The effect of jigsaw intervention on help-seeking, attitudes to mental health, and social distance
(Dublin Business School, 2014)As the focus on mental health in schools has increased so too has the number of agencies providing, services, talks and activities to support mental health promotion. While there is evidence to suggest that supporting ... -
Relation between self-efficacy, mental health status, perceived stress and acculturative stress level among international students
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between self-efficacy, mental health status, perceived stress and acculturative stress level among international students who are currently studying in colleges and ... -
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, ... -
Student performance and motivation : investigating relationships, identifying potential areas for concentration of scarce resources
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This study discusses why motivation is important, and briefly examines the history of motivation theory, contemporary motivation theory, and how these theories of motivation are relevant to education and academic performance. ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Literacy matters! An hour that brings the power to reading related skills
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Objective; The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the ‘Power Hour’ literacy intervention on children’s’ literacy and social-cognitive skills, in comparison with the natural progression of those who receive ... -
Engagement with gender atypical peers : an investigation of tolerance, gender attitudes and school ethos
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Friendship is a crucial element to the healthy psychosocial development of children. Research has illustrated the negative attitudes and stressors gender atypical children can encounter due to displaying gender non-normative ... -
Growth mindset schools – thematic analysis of teachers’ experiences implementing growth mindset in Irish primary classrooms
(Dublin Business School, 2017)Current research demonstrates the positive impact of growth mindset interventions on student motivation and academic achievement. However, teacher experience has been overlooked. This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding ...