• An exploration of the relationship between emotional well-being and academic engagement among female students in a single sex post-primary school in Ireland 

  O'Gorman, Valerie (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this qualitative research was to explore the relationship between emotional well-being and academic engagement amongst students during the second year of post-primary education. Student well-being is of ...
• An exploratory study of the impact of the involvement of teachers of SPHE, CSPE and PE in the new Wellbeing Programme at Junior Cycle. A teaching perspective 

  Ryan, Sinead (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The junior cycle Wellbeing programme was introduced in post-primary schools in September 2017. The Wellbeing programme combines the subjects of CSPE, SPHE and PE. Guidance Education has also been identified as an area of ...
• An exploration of guidance counselling provision in the Youthreach programme 

  Kelly Joy, Rosina (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research study is to explore guidance counselling provision in the Youthreach programme, and provide insights into the role and the activities of guidance practitioners in meeting the needs of Youthreach ...
• An exploration of the place of spirituality in the work of the guidance counsellor 

  Mulligan, Niamh (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research study is to explore the place of spirituality in guidance counselling practice. In particular, the study focuses on the experiences and perceptions of guidance counsellors on spirituality ...
• Equity of access: a case study investigation of the provision of guidance counselling in one rural post primary school in the West of Ireland 

  McDermott, Maeve (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore the provision of the guidance counselling service in a rural post primary school in west Ireland. Similar studies have been completed pertaining the delivery of Guidance from a Whole ...
• An exploratory study of the career development of performing arts professionals in Ireland 

  Perry, Majella (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research is to explore the experience of career development of performing arts professionals in Ireland, in particular theatre artists and musicians. The study deliberates on the challenges encountered ...
• Agency, decision-making and the Irish post-primary guidance counsellor 

  McKenna, Lesley (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The main aim of this research study was to explore the manner in which guidance counsellors enact their agency in their settings. Influences on professional agency in the guidance role are examined as well as identifying ...
• An exploration into the factors that determine the progression of asylum seekers living in direct provision, into further education 

  McGinty, Lorraine (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research was to explore the factors that determine the progression of asylum seekers living in direct provision, into further education. This study focused on the effects of living in the direct provision ...
• An exploratory study of the perception of guidance counsellors regarding the challenges in encouraging female students to opt for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects at post primary level 

  Graham, Kate (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research study was to develop understanding of guidance counsellors’ role in guiding females to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. The study explored guidance ...
• A case study of an approach to whole school guidance counselling in a second level school; focusing on the classroom aspect 

  Reidy, Geraldine (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research study was to investigate how a whole school approach to guidance counselling (DES, 2017a) is adopted in one secondary school, particularly in the context of the delivery of classroom guidance across ...
• An exploration of job satisfaction of guidance counsellors in different educational sectors 

  Sheridan, Elizabeth (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this exploratory research study is to examine the topic of job satisfaction amongst guidance counsellors working in different educational sectors within the Irish education system. A further aim is to identify ...
• A study of the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two post-primary schools 

  McHugh, Brid (University of Limerick, 2018)

  A fundamental aim of this research is to undertake a study exploring the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two schools. This research aims to establish what are the ...
• An exploratory study of guidance counsellors’ perception of the collaborative nature of their work with school management and peer teachers in the post-primary sector 

  Egan, Ailish (University of Limerick, 2018)

  A number of research studies and publications have exposed the effects of 2012 budget cuts to the guidance counselling provision in the post-primary sector (ASTI 2013, Hearne et al 2016, IGC, 2013, JMB, 2012, Leahy et al ...
• An autoethnographic study: my spiritual journey for connectedness through meaningful work and its implications for the practice of guidance counselling 

  Shevlin, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of my autoethnographic study is to examine my spiritual journey to find meaningful work and connectedness. A further aim of my study is to examine the implications for guidance counsellor practice by exploring the ...
• The impact of healthcare-associated infections on patient care and the role of diagnostic molecular technology in infection prevention and control practice 

  O'Connor, Ciara (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a public health challenge in Ireland and pose a patient safety risk. The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Grampositive organisms, such as methicillin-resistant ...
• Treating more than just the back: the role of individualised multidimensional care for chronic low back pain 

  O'Keeffe, Mary (University of Limerick, 2016)

  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 ...
• Wellbeing begins with "we" not "me" psychosocial benefits of gratitude interventions 

  O'Connell, Brenda H. (University of Limerick, 2016)

  In recent years there has been an unprecedented, widespread endorsement and application of interventions designed to foster gratitude. However, rigorous experimental research into the efficacy of gratitude interventions ...
• An examination of the influence of task difficulty on engagement, performance and self-efficacy formation within a computerised maze navigation task 

  Power, Jason (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Currently there exists a dearth in the research regarding the link between task difficulty and self-efficacy formation. Within this project, desirable outcomes often linked to self-efficacy, including engagement and ...
• Milk protein supplementation and the regulation of lean tissue mass in healthy community dwelling 50-70y old women and men 

  McCormack, William (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Population demographics demonstrate that the number of older individuals will triple to approximately 1.5 billion by 2050. Age-related sarcopenia is associated with a progressive loss of lean tissue mass (LTM), strength ...
• “Getting better bit by bit”: exploring how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in Irish post-primary physical education 

  Howley, Donal (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in post-primary Irish Physical Education alongside students and identify the consequences this has for future practice and ...

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