• Tackling children's anti-refugee bias with social norm framed imagined contact interventions 

  Smith, Elaine M. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  As the effects of the ‘refugee crisis’ continue to diversify society, children of refugee backgrounds emerge as a vulnerable minority group with increasing presence in Irish schools. Demographic changes can give rise ...
• Keeping score!: The development and evaluation of a school-based attention training programme for children with attentional difficulties 

  Slattery, Éadaoin J. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Sustained attention is fundamental for effective learning and functioning. Currently, there is no cognitive attention training programme used in schools to enhance sustained attention in children. This project aims to ...
• The role of psychological skills and characteristics in optimising talent development in a rugby union academy 

  McAuliffe, Julieanne (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This thesis sought to examine the role of PSCs in optimising talent development in a rugby union academy. The primary aims of this thesis were: (i) To conduct a review of the current literature to collate the research ...
• Liminal masculinity: men’s narratives of change and stability in transitions through university and beyond 

  Firnhaber, Joseph Hans (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Men’s lives are characterized by life transitions that can be variously ‘liminal;’ potentially disruptive to men’s selves and identities. Further, liminality may challenge some masculine norms, like invulnerability. ...
• An examination of injury risk and subjective measures of training in amateur Rugby Union 

  Griffin, Alan (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Introduction: Amateur Rugby Union has an inherent risk of injury that is associated with detrimental effects on player welfare and team performance. The monitoring of players’ preparedness for, and response to, training ...
• Bridging the gap: Understanding Irish teachers’ use of evidence-based practices with children with autism. 

  Barry, Lorna (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background: Improving the translation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for students with autism from research into practice in classrooms is a key issue in autism education provision. Employing EBPs in educating ...
• Engineering education quality assurance processes – an exploration of the alignment or combination of the programmatic review and accreditation processes for engineering education programmes in Ireland 

  Kyne, Maria Raymund (University of Limerick, 2021)

  All programmes of study in Institutes of Technology in Ireland are subjected to internal programmatic review in five yearly cycles to ensure that the education programmes meet the quality assurance standards and are ...
• Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health in children, adolescents and young adults 

  Hayes, Grainne (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The overarching aims of this thesis were to: (i) to determine the validity of the activPAL 3 micro for measuring physical activity (PA) intensity in adolescents; (ii) to quantify differences in free-living activity ...
• An evaluation and validation of simulated emergency tasks for firefighting 

  Andrews, Katie L. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The aim of this thesis was to evaluate and validate simulated emergency tasks (SETs) as representative of the fire emergency environment. This evaluation and investigation comprised of a desk-based systematic review, a ...
• Watch, imagine, and perform? The effect of motor simulation interventions on sensorimotor task performance 

  McNeill, Eoghan (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The effect that motor simulation (MS) conditions like motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) can have on sensorimotor task performance has garnered significant research interest over the past fifty years. ...
• The use of an isometric squat test as a measure of lower body maximal strength 

  Lynch, Arthur (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A number of different tests can be utilised for the measurement of lower body maximal strength. The isometric squat (ISq) is a highly controlled and externally valid test of lower body maximal strength. This research ...
• "I think it was just the fear in case I wasn't accepted" - Exploring peer mentoring for first year students in higher education 

  Keane, Laura (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A large body of research spanning more than five decades has highlighted the complex and multi-faceted nature of student retention. This study aims to address the imbalance between the predominance of system-driven and ...
• Exploring perceptions, tensions and possibilities of an integrated approach to quality assurance in higher education: a case study in an institute of technology in Ireland 

  Twomey, Terry (University of Limerick, 2021)

  National rhetoric speaks of Higher Education institutions as powerhouses of knowledge and innovation and staff are hailed as one of their greatest assets. Engaging the commitment and innovation of staff is the stated ...
• The use of ICT for learning in Irish primary education: children, parent and teacher perspectives 

  Bargary-O'Neill, Caraolann (University of Limerick, 2021)

  In recent years, the emergence of new digital technologies provides for new learning opportunities and there has been significant adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in home and school environments. ...
• Navigating the integration of practice-based interprofessional education in healthcare education: a theoretically infused qualitative case study 

  O'Leary, Noreen (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Practice-based interprofessional education (IPE) enables students to develop collaborative working skills in authentic clinical settings. Integration of this model into healthcare curricula is complex. ...
• Using an evidence-based and theory-based approach to occupational therapy intervention development to improve participation outcomes for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder 

  O'Dea, Áine (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a developmental disorder, which affects motor proficiency skills. It causes occupational performance and participation restriction across life areas. Aim The ...
• Using administrative health data for palliative and end-of-life care research in Ireland 

  Kelly, Maria (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Administrative health data is under-used as a research tool for palliative care research in Ireland. The overarching aim of this thesis was to explore the potential of population based cancer registry data linked to ...
• Exploring the influence of Irish post primary teachers’ profession on their perceived stress 

  Devitt, Brian (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Research has consistently indicated that teaching is a stressful occupation with large numbers of teachers experiencing burnout (Hakanen et al. 2006). High stress is associated with poorer physical and psychological ...
• Injuries in amateur male and female rugby union 

  Yeomans, Caithríona (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Rugby Union (RU) is a physically demanding team sport, and while comprehensive injury surveillance has been conducted in professional cohorts, there is little consensus regarding the incidence of injury in the amateur ...
• The development and evaluation of a fitness test battery and web-based platform for monitoring key indicators of adolescent health in school settings 

  O'Keeffe, Brendan T. (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Despite World Health Organisation recommendations, and unlike several countries internationally, the Republic of Ireland lacks a clearly specified strategy for monitoring health-related physical fitness (HRPF) levels ...

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