Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Adolescence"
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Adolescet self-regulatory and psychological capacities: A 12 month longitudinal study of the impact on positive youth development
(2014-09-29)Positive youth development (PYD) refers to a focus on the developmental characteristics that lead to positive outcomes and behaviours among young people (Benson, 2003). The Five Cs Model of PYD (Lerner et al., 2005) is the ... -
Evaluating the implementation of the MindOut Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programme in Irish post-primary schools
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-16)Aims: The overarching aim of this thesis was to evaluate the implementation of the MindOut social and emotional learning (SEL) programme with disadvantaged post-primary school students (15-18 years old) in Ireland. This ... -
An Explorative Study on the Connection between Leadership Skills, Resilience and Social Support among Youth
(2013-02-22)A growing interest in how young people can contribute to their communities has sparked a rise in the development of youth leadership initiatives. Whether these programmes yield benefits to youth beyond leadership and into ... -
The lived experience of adolescents with developmental coordination disorder transitioning from primary school to secondary school
(2016-09-07)Aim: The aim of the research was to explore the lived experience of transitioning into secondary school by adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Design: This study used a qualitative methodology ... -
Peer Influences on adolescent body image in Ireland
(2017-03-31)Body image, which represents how one sees, thinks, feels and acts toward their physical appearance, is a pressing issue for adolescents. National studies in Ireland have highlighted that adolescents are dissatisfied with ... -
Performing the Pied-Noir family: Weaving narratives of memory and identity
(2014-03-10)Although the Algerian war (1954-1962) is now fifty years past, it remains a contentious issue in France. In the aftermath of this particularly violent conflict, the French public was encouraged to forget the hostilities ... -
Stigma towards Peers with Mental Health Disorders in Childhood & Adolescence: An Investigation into Explicit & Implicit Stigma & Social Reasoning about Exclusion
(2013-09-30)Children and adolescents with mental health disorders are widely reported to have problems with peer relationships; however, few studies have explored the way in which their peers regard these young people. The literature ...