Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Forkan, Cormac"
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Beyond instrumentalism: An exploration of the meaning of collective participation for children and young people in care
Jackson, Rebecca (NUI Galway, 2021-05-06)This dissertation reflects on the collective participation of young people in care in a rights-based initiative intended to facilitate influence on service and policy development. Collective participation is increasingly ... -
An exploration of the social and emotional well-being narratives of children who live with a parent with a mental health difficulty
O'Shaughnessy, Rebecca (2016-05-13)Despite increasing calls for research to contextualise children’s experiences with regard to understanding their well-being, children living with a parent with a mental health difficulty remain largely invisible in practice ... -
'My self-image and your interactions': The influence of the preschool educator's image of the child as a learner on children's wellbeing and involvement
Melia, Rita (NUI Galway, 2020-04-24)The introduction in 2011 of a universal free preschool year for all children in Ireland prior to attending primary school was heralded as a significant commitment to children and families. As a result of this policy ...