Browsing Counselling & Psychotherapy by Subject "Social problems"
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Attitudes to male victims of rape. A study of attitudes among therapists, counsellors and crisis intervention practitioners in dealing with male victims of rape and an investigation of levels of care available to male victims of rape
(Dublin Business School, 2008)Most research on the subject of rape and sexual assault regards the perpetrator as male and the victim as female. Rape is prevalent across all cultures and the reporting of rape tends to be contingent on societal attitudes ... -
Depression and Gender. A study of the effects of the biological, social and psychological causes of depression as experienced by male and female trainee psychotherapists
(Dublin Business School, 2005)Depression is a mental illness in which a person experiences deep unshakeable sadness and a lack of interest in nearly all activities. Research highlights the enormity of the problem. It is reported that one hundred million ... -
An exploration into the impact of suicide on the survivors, the feelings and stigma that go hand in hand with suicide
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This project is an exploration into the impact of suicide on the survivors and to see if the stigma attached to suicide is still as prevalent in today's society. There is a huge amount of research and books on why people ... -
An exploration of the prenatal, intranatal and postnatal psychological experience of Women who have been sexually abused in childhood
(Dublin Business School, 2007)The subject of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) has historically been a silent one. In the last decade, this silence has been eroding. This study explores the largely under researched area of how pregnancy, labour and the ... -
Is Depression a factor for suicide? If so when does it become an option for a young adult? Are there predictive signs that once the red flag is waved increases the possibility of things we can do to help that may prevent tragedy?
(Dublin Business School, 2008)With more deaths recorded than road traffic accidents in 2006, suicide is fast becoming one of Ireland's main killers. Figures recorded in excess of 400 for completed suicide in 2006 and 11,000 for reported parasuicide ... -
Living in the shadow. An examination of the views and affects of homelessness on women with young children, living in emergency accomodation in Dublin
(Dublin Business School, 2001)This research project argued that Ireland's rapid economic growth has exacerbated homelessness, and examined the affects and views of homeless women with young children, in the Dublin area. This group, called the 'hidden ... -
Living with drug misuse in the family : an investigation into how siblings are affected by substance dependence in the family and how they can be supported
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This research focuses on the investigation of the experiences of the sibling whose brother/sister has in the past or is currently misusing illicit drug substances. This study offers a small insight into the impact of ... -
The psychological effects of unemployment : an exploratory study of unemployed groups in a semi-state training agency, with particular reference to the government initiative - the national employment action plan
(Dublin Business School, 2003)The Psychological Effects of Unemployment: An exploratory study of Unemployed Groups in a Semi-State Training Agency, with particular reference to the Government Initiative, The National Employment Action Plan. This study ... -
A study of eating attitudes in the general population of Ireland and the link, if any, to self esteem
(Dublin Business School, 2006)This research project attempts to ascertain the level of risk of developing an eating disorder in the general population of Ireland. Eating attitudes are measured using the Eating Attitudes Test 26 ("EAT26), (Gardner, ... -
A study on the suitability of the therapeutic community model as a treatment option for dual diagnosis
(Dublin Business School, 2009)A qualitative examination was undertaken of an abstinence-based treatment programme for those with drug addiction in a Therapeutic Community in Dublin. The primary sources of data were the clients who are currently engaged ... -
When the game is up
(Dublin Business School, 2001)This study provides an account of the lives of former female prostitutes in Dublin. It looks at the factors that led these women into working in prostitution, their experiences while they were there and what their lives ... -
Women and alcohol. A study into the use of alcohol and its place in the everyday lives of women
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This study examines the meaning and practice of alcohol use within the context of working women. The women in this study mainly thought of alcohol as a source for relaxation and to escape from the demands of everyday life. ...