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Factors influencing the development of empathy and pro-social behaviour among adolescents: A systematic review
(Elsevier, 2018-07-25)
Research has indicated that empathy and prosocial responding are associated with numerous emotional, psychological and social benefits. However, although adolescence is recognised as a key period for prosocial development, ...
Exploring the impact of mentoring relationships in adolescent empathy: A mixed methods approach: Final report
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, 2018-04)
This secondary data analysis was used to explore the impact of mentoring relationships on adolescent empathy. This research aimed to: (i) identify the role of mentoring relationships in adolescent perceived social support, ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ireland: Evaluation Study, Report 2: Qualitative Evidence
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2010-11)
[no abstract available]
Youth Cafés in Ireland: A best practice guide
(Stationary Office, Dublin, 2010-04)
[No abstract available]
Empathy, social values and civic behaviour among early adolescents in Ireland: policy and curriculum review and key informant perspectives
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2019)
This study aims to generate empirical evidence regarding the values and experiences of youth in Ireland
towards a range of issues which reflect a sense of social responsibility towards others, including an analysis ...
Understanding Youth Civic Engagement:Debates, discourses and lessons from practice
(Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, 2012)
This paper outlines key definitions and typologies that help to distinguish youth civic engagement activities from other forms of youth activity. It identifies five discourses that create a rationale for youth civic ...
Empathy, social values and civic behaviour among early adolescents in Ireland: composite report
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2019)
This study aims to generate empirical evidence regarding the values and experiences of youth
in Ireland towards a range of issues which reflect a sense of social responsibility towards others,
including an analysis of ...
Empathy, social values and civic behaviour among early adolescents in Ireland: scientific report
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2019)
This study aims to generate empirical evidence regarding the values and experiences of youth in Ireland
towards a range of issues which reflect a sense of social responsibility towards others, including an analysis ...
Relational dynamics in youth mentoring: A mixed methods study
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2019)
Following this introduction, this report details the findings
from a narrative literature review which summarises the
research evidence in relation to youth mentoring programmes.
This review also discusses the role that ...
Relational dynamics in formal youth mentoring programmes: A longitudinal investigation into the association between relationship satisfaction and youth outcomes
(Elsevier, 2019-05-18)
Youth mentoring is defined as a close, interpersonal relationship between a young person and a more experienced adult. The quality of the youth-mentor relationship is critical to youth mentoring interventions and thus it ...