The central argument put forward in this thesis is that, in the context of acquired brain injury (ABI) social identity matters. The first article is a theoretical paper which reviews an emerging literature that is trying ...

This research, was undertaken to explore reasons why seventeen primary and secondary schools in Limerick city were accessing in-school therapeutic interventions from a non-statutory, arts therapy organisation. The Blue Box ...

This thesis reports the outcome of research into the narrative identity of non-traditional students in an Irish higher education institution. Non-traditional students face many unique challenges upon immersion in the social ...

Increasing physical activity (PA) is a key element of health promotion strategies and the identification of periods when populations are susceptible to behaviour change is vital. One of these periods occurs during ...

The lack of uptake of science subjects in Post-Primary Schools (Secondary/High Schools) and on to university is a continuous cause for concern, both nationally and internationally. In the Strategy for Science, Technology ...

Physical activity (PA) is well recognised as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and is commonly recommended as part of a multimodal management approach for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, to ...

Introduction: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a common and costly musculoskeletal disorder, resulting in a significant personal, social and economic burden. NSCLBP is a multidimensional disorder, involving ...

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. ...

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 ...

The Visual Arts Practice PhD (VAP PhD) has emerged during the last few decades in part due to the assimilation of autonomous art schools into the fabric of the bigger Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) (Baker, 2009; ...