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Participation and motivation in sport in relation to general mental health and social physique anxiety
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The aim of this research was to investigate motives for participation in sport having regard to gender, type of sport, general mental health and social physique anxiety. It is a cross-sectional observational study comprising ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The effect of alcohol expectancies on coping, mental health and help seeking
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Alcohol abuse is a major risk factor for suicide and mental health and coping difficulties. It is estimated that less than half of those experiencing mental health problems seek professional help. This study examined the ... -
Maladaptive perfectionism, self-efficacy and social comparison: predictors for body dissatisfaction and subsequent disordered eating in females
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This study aimed to investigate the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism, self-efficacy and social comparison and the extent to which these variables predict body dissatisfaction among females. A sample of females ... -
The relationship between dispositional optimism, recent life changes and perceived stress in Irish adults
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Using a between subject, quantitative, survey design, the relationship between dispositional optimism, perceived stress and recent life changes within the Irish population was investigated. A snowball technique was used; ... -
Headspace? investigating the link between mindfulness and positive psychological strengths
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This mixed-methods study intended to investigate the link between mindfulness and positive psychological strengths through a correlation to strengthen the theoretical bond between these areas. The study also aimed to assess ... -
An experimental study into the effects of positive subliminal priming and its effect on peoples levels of happiness
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This paper examines the area of subliminal priming and whether people can be subliminally primed for happiness. In the experiment a group of students were presented with an episode of The Simpsons television programme. ... -
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 ... -
An Investigatory Study into Teachers Personailty and Stress Levels and Gender in Irish Primary Schools
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Correlation analysis between stress level and personality dimensions revealed a significant positive correlation between stress and agreeableness, neuroticism and conscientiousness. A significant negative correlation was ...