Browsing School of Political Science & Sociology (Scholarly Articles) by Title
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Walk a mile in my shoes! An autoethnographical perspective of urban walkability in Galway
(SAGE Publications, 2022-02-04)The need to reverse the harmful economic, social and environmental effects of car-dependent cities has intensified as evidence of its costs on health, communities, local economies, and climate change goals becomes more ... -
'We are all like a family here’: Qualitative insights on the role of youth cafés in supporting the health and well-being of young people
(Children's Research Network, 2016-05)While there have been many positive policy developments for young people in Ireland over recent decades – including increased access to and participation in education – issues related to the well-being of young ... -
What added value does peer support bring? Insights from principles and teachers on the utility and challenges of a school based mentoring programme
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-09-24)Over the past decade, there has been greater attention placed on the potential value of peer support models, particularly in school contexts. This paper uses the case study of an Irish school-based peer mentoring programme ... -
What added value does peer support bring?: Insights from principals and teachers on the utility and challenges of a school based mentoring programme
(Taylor and Francis, 2014-09-26)Over the past decade, there has been greater attention placed on the potential value of peer support models, particularly in school contexts (Cowie, 2011 and others). This paper uses the case study of an Irish school based ... -
Women Unbound: Single Women in Ireland
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A word of caution for feminist-decertifiers? The case of France’s racial disestablishment
(School of Political Science and Sociology, University of Galway, 2022)This thinkpiece studies France’s relationship to race/ethnicity through a feminist lens. It explores the French government’s unique approach to its citizens’ identities which has effectively resulted in the disestablishment ... -
Yours Sincerely: Letters and Lives
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Youth mentoring and the parent-young person relationship: considerations for research and practice.
(The National Youth Agency, 2008)Over recent years, youth mentoring has become increasingly popular as an intervention for young people deemed to be in need of support. There is a need, however, to pay attention to the potential impact of mentoring on ...