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Creating spaces for relational reflexivity in social care education
(2018)
This research sets out to explore
how social care training might
embrace more relationally reflexive
learning processes within existing
course provision, to assist students
for practice in social care contexts.
Pedagogy of play in ECCE settings
(2015)
The aim of this research project was to explore the views and roles of childcare
practitioners, with regards to the pedagogy of play, in early childhood care and
education (ECCE) settings. The objectives were to examine ...
A social constructionist examination of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-03-26)
This research study addresses a significant issue within Irish society: the social construction of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices. This is a focused study where the overall aim is to examine how Traveller ...
Inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education:A parents and teachers view.
(2017)
This study sets out to explore inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education. It examined the view of professionals and parents in the area of inclusion in mainstream education. The study was ...
An exploration of the Garda Diversion Programme through the eyes of the participant.
(2017)
The purpose of this research is to explore the Garda Diversion Programmes and Garda Youth Diversion Projects with participants who have been involved in the programme. The main aim of this research is to gain a clear view ...
Supervision among social care workers: prevalence and effects.
(2015)
Supervision can be defined as ‘an accountable process which supports assures and develops the knowledge, skills and values of an individual group or team. The purpose of supervision is to improve the quality of their work ...
Exploring the impact of ineligibility on individuals expressing interest in a trial aimed at improving daily functioning regarding perceptions of self, research and likelihood of future participation.
(BMC, 2021-11-27)
Background: Eligibility guidelines in research trials are necessary to minimise confounds and reduce bias in the
interpretation of potential treatment effects. There is limited extant research investigating how being ...
Fear-avoidance following musculoskeletal injury in male adolescent Gaelic footballers
(Human Kinetics, 2020-03-12)
Gaelic football participation provides a wealth of benefits but a risk of 4 musculoskeletal injury also exists. Injury is associated with physical consequences, including 5 pain, discomfort, loss of function, time absent ...
An investigation into evidence-based practice in residential centres in Ireland.
(2018)
The research topic was an investigation into the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in mainstream residential centres in Ireland. The expectations on social care workers’ working within Ireland are changing with the ...
An exploration of student’s perception of the link between social media and body image. Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) as a case study site.
(2018)
Social media is a major part of daily life for many people. Although there are some positive benefits to using social media, such as, interacting with relatives and friends across the world. It also holds the possibility ...