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    All by myself An exploration of perceptions and experiences of single adults in Ireland

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    O’Shaughnessy, Kate
    Date
    2020
    Degree
    Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
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    https://esource.dbs.ie/handle/10788/4022
    Publisher
    Dublin Business School
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    Abstract
    Despite being the fastest growing demographic in the world, there is a paucity of research on the lives of single people. In a society structured for couples, the goal of this research study is to explore societal perceptions and the real-life experiences of single adults in their thirties, living in Ireland and give a voice to this overlooked minority. A qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews conducted with four participants. A thematic analysis was used to examine the dataset that emerged from these in-depth interviews. Four overarching themes emerged from the data obtained: Perceptions, social comparison, pressure and how singles feel about their own singlehood.
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