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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
The strengths and challenges of the YAP community based advocate model: Research study key findings
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2020)
This research study examines the unique aspects
of the YAP Ireland programme – namely the use of
community-based Advocates to improve the lives of
young people and their families. The strengths and
challenges associated ...
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 ...
The strengths and challenges of the YAP community based advocate model: Research study final report
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2020)
This research study examines the unique
aspects of the YAP Ireland programme
– namely the use of community-based
Advocates to improve the lives of young
people and their families. The strengths and
challenges associated ...
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 ...
Empathy, social responsibility, and civic behavior among Irish adolescents: A socio-contextual approach
(SAGE Publications, 2020-12-09)
Research suggests that empathy and positive social values are important drivers of youth prosocial and civic action. However, theory and research indicate that young people’s civic behaviors are also shaped by their ...
Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts
(SAGE Publications, 2019-07-16)
As youth civic engagement is widely considered important for social cohesion and democracy, concerns have been expressed regarding a perceived decline in civic and political engagement among young people throughout the ...