Browsing Theses - Business and Social Sciences ITS by Author "Pender, John"
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The experiences of newcomer populations and access to higher education opportunities in Ireland : an exemplar of enhanced or impeded integration policy
McGloin, Marie (Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2016)This thesis was framed within a period of what appeared to be endless economic growth and prosperity, significantly predicated on the requirement to attract and retain migrants into the Irish economy. As a consequence of ... -
An exploration of the effectiveness of government policy geared towards the health and well-being of school-aged children: a case study of the North-West of Ireland
McCauley, Ann (Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The objective o f this study was to evaluate government policies and initiatives that have been implemented to improve the diet and physical activity levels o f primary school-aged children in Ireland This included ... -
Is social capital formation and maintenance under threat in County Sligo? : A critical review and exploration 1993-2013
Durkan, John (Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)This thesis seeks to assess the extent to which social capital formation and the commensurate maintenance of this substance, imputed to ‘bind society’, has been under threat in County Sligo over the period 1993-2013. ... -
Lifelong learning : the unheard voices
McGloin, Marie (Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2007)Mature Students are a unique group o f individuals because they share common characteristics that are distinct to this group. They have many other roles and responsibilities and therefore, have to ‘fit’ education into ... -
Political marketing in Ireland : smoke and mirrors or real substance : an exploration of the potential use of marketing techniques on the voting intentions of first time voters in the forthcoming General Election
Mullen, David (Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)This thesis provides an investigation o f the phenomena political marketing and seeks to uncover its utilisation among political parties in Ireland. The research question is “Political marketing in Ireland: smoke and ...