• 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 ...
• Isometric strength: reliability and relationship with sprint acceleration performance 

  Brady, Claire J. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Introduction: In recent years, the popularity of multi-joint isometric strength testing has increased dramatically. The reliability of variables produced from the force-time curve is conflicting in the literature, and ...
• Parental imprisonment in a changing Irish prison system 

  Bradshaw, Daragh (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Parental incarceration is demonstrated to have a negative impact not only on the incarcerated parent but also their partners and families as well. Meaningful contact between the incarcerated parent and their family is ...
• Investigating for an association between delirium and autonomic impairment 

  Shanahan, Elaine A.M. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Delirium is a common syndrome amongst acutely unwell older adults. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, yet it remains poorly researched in the literature. Several theories have been proposed to ...
• Associations of meeting the physical activity guidelines with anxiety and depression 

  McDowell, Cillian P. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  This dissertation investigated the association of meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) 2010 physical activity (PA) recommendations with depression, anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Two meta-analyses ...
• An exploration of midwives’ and obstetricians’ perceptions of risk in relation to care practices for low risk women and normal childbirth 

  Healy, Sandra (University of Limerick, 2017)

  This thesis explores how midwives’ and obstetricians’ perceptions of risk affect care practices for low-risk women and normal childbirth. Four academic papers are incorporated into the thesis. The research aims to ...
• The design, implementation and evaluation of a teacher development programme to empower graduate students teaching in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory 

  Flaherty, Aisling (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Graduate students who fulfil teaching roles in the undergraduate laboratory play an important role in establishing a positive learning environment. A host of graduate-student teacher training programmes have been developed, ...
• The professional lives and careers of physical education teachers in Irish post-primary schools 

  Iannucci, Cassandra (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Little is known about the professional lives and careers of physical education teachers in Irish post-primary schools. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explore and understand the nuanced professional lives and ...
• Student activity and sport study Ireland (SASSI): understanding the physical activity behaviour of university students 

  Murphy, Joseph J. (University of Limerick, 2018)

  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 ...
• Illness perceptions, coping and psychological distress. The lived experience of non muscle invasive bladder cancer: a mixed methods approach 

  Stewart, Ruth (University of Limerick, 2020)

  A diagnosis of cancer and its subsequent treatment can have a significant impact on an person’s mental wellbeing. The way patients perceive and cope with their illness can help to understand emotional distress. Using the ...
• Male victims of intimate partner violence: a mixed methods exploration 

  O'Connor, Garrett (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: Forty-five years of research points to gender symmetry in the experience of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA). Despite this, there is a recognised paucity of research exploring the male experience ...
• Evaluating mental health first aid training in Ireland: a study of participants’ post training experience and helping behaviour 

  O'Gorman, Janine (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: The current study sought to add to existing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) literature by investigating the post-training experiences and helping behaviour of MHFA trainees in Ireland. In particular, this ...
• Examining the effectiveness of a cognitive stimulation therapy intervention for adults with an acquired brain injury: a mixed methods study 

  Hickey, Emma (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Background: My systematic review of studies addressing research recommendations of a clinical practice guideline completed within this study was used to define the most effective factors that constitute a successful ...
• The role of self-compassion in the daily lived experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia: an interpretative phenomenological analysis 

  Gleeson, Gwen (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: While there is a growing body of evidence highlighting the benefits of self compassion with respect to well-being amongst professional caregivers, less is known about the role of self-compassion in the lived ...
• Lived experiences of supervision within the assistant psychology pilot scheme – an exploratory study 

  Gavin, Jenny (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: Research has highlighted the different ways in which supervision can facilitate skill acquisition and development. It also demonstrates the impact of poor supervision processes. However, existing literature ...
• The effectiveness and acceptability of a parenting group on perceived stress, parental self-regulation and child emotional and behavioural problems: investigating the impact of parental adverse childhood experiences on outcomes 

  Burke, John (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Many children experience some form of adversity in their childhood. These adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have long-term implications without the protective buffer of supportive parenting. Parenting group ...
• A gendered experience of self-stigma of depression: an interpretative phenomenological analysis 

  Parkinson, Rachel (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: Self-stigma has many negative consequences for people with depression. However, there is a lack of research exploring how gender affects the self-stigma of depression. This study aimed to explore how men and ...
• Experiences of the ‘family Connections’ programme: a group intervention for family members of individuals with borderline personality disorder. 

  Herley, Sarah Marie (University of Limerick, 2015)

  Millions of people worldwide are affected by mental health difficulties and in the vast majority of cases it is a family affair. Severe mental illness can change families’ lives significantly, particularly in the case ...

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