Taught Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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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 young people’s contribution to the type of service provision provided by their RAPID area based youth clubs.
(2018)The main focus of this study was the exploration of young people’s (YP) contribution to the type of service provision provided by their Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID) area based youth ... -
Tobacco, alcohol and drug use among students in Athlone Institute of Technology.
(2018)Little is known of the impact of tobacco, alcohol and drug use amongst third level students due to limited research of the population. The 18-24 year old age category has been highlighted by researchers as an at-risk group ... -
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 ... -
Social care worker's perspectives on reflective practice as part of the implementation of continuous professional development.
(2018)This research measured social care workers’ perspectives on reflective practice as part of the implementation of CPDunder the following sub headings: •What is social care workers understanding and view on CPD?•Whatdo social ... -
Financial fair play: can it regulate European club football? An investigation into UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations, how they work and its potential success or failure in regulating European club football.
(2013)European club football today has seen a financial trend where wealthy clubs in Europe are making substantial trading losses, spending way beyond their means in order to become successful in European and domestic competition. ... -
An investigation into the relevance and sufficiency of third level accounting courses to career needs from the perspective of accounting employers.
(2013)This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the relevance of third level accounting education to accounting graduate roles and to determine its sufficiency in preparing graduates for the workplace, from the ... -
What factors influence accounting students deliberating their choice of professional qualification?
(2014)Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing intentions toward becoming a student member of one of the four major professional accountancy bodies in Ireland by students who are studying ... -
An investigation into the changes relating to duties and image of small to medium sized accountancy firms, with an emphasis on firms in the Midlands, over the past ten years.
(2013)The accountancy profession has been continuously evolving over time, particularly in the past ten years. The financial crisis played a big role in changing the method in which accountants interact with their clients; and ... -
Exploring the costs & benefits of employing a person with a disability.
(2014)The main purpose of this research project is to “Explore the Costs & Benefits of Employing a Person with a Disability”. The overall research aim that deals with this is as follows; What are the costs and benefits of ... -
Multidisciplinary practice in juvenile justice.
(2014)This study sets out to explore multi-disciplinary engagement between professionals in the juvenile justice system. It examined professional’s views and experiences in the area of multi-disciplinary practice. The study ... -
Going to school: a child's transition from pre-school to primary school.
(2015)The transition from Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) pre‐school to primary school marks a significant change in the way a child participates in the family and community. When a child makes a transition, his ... -
Childcare managers and professional's view of the Health Service Executive inspection process.
(2014)This study set out to investigate the effectiveness of the Health Service Executive (HSE) inspections of childcare from the perspective of childcare professionals. The study had three main objectives. Firstly, to investigate ... -
Direct provision, diminished development: an exploration of the impact that residing in the Lissywollen Direct Provision Centre has had on the social, personal and academic development of child asylum seekers.
(2015)The purpose of this research was to explore how residents of the Lissywollen Direct Provision Centre, Athlone perceive living in the direct provision system has impacted on their social, personal and academic development ... -
Working in residential care: residential worker's views; a narrative view.
(2015)This study sets out to explore residential care workers views of their time spent in residential childcare. The study adopted three main objectives. Firstly, to explore staff views on their experience working in the ... -
The benefits of an outdoor preschool experience for children in their early year's education.
(2015)The overall aim of this study was to investigate the benefits, if any, an outdoor preschool has for children in their early year’s education. This was done by exploring practitioner’s views on the value of outdoor settings ... -
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 ... -
An exploration of work of counsellors who engage with young people who experience mental health problems.
(2015)This study explored the work of counsellors, who engage in work with young people who experience mental health problems. The objectives of this study are to investigate the techniques and interventions used by counsellors ... -
A study of the experiences of police officers/Gardai when dealing with child protection referrals and the child protection system in Ireland.
(2015)The primary concern of the study was to explore the views of police officers/Gardai who work within the child protection system based on their work experiences as they deal with referrals of child abuse and neglect. The ... -
The importance of parental involvement with the early years setting perspective of early years practitioners.
(2016)The great majority of parents are concerned to do their best for their children, even if they are not always sure what this might be. (Pugh & De’Ath, 1984). Therefore, it is vital that parents are encouraged to participate ...
