Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "Sarma, Kiran"
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Child to parent violence - an exploration of non-violent resistance
Coogan, Declan (2016-05-06)Until relatively recently, there has been very limited research on the aggressive and violent behaviour of children and adolescents who abuse their parents at home. This form of family violence has been poorly understood ... -
The development and validation of a measure assessing gender role conflict in male adolescents
O'Beaglaoich, Cormac (2014-01-08)The purpose of these studies was to develop a psychometrically sound questionnaire that addresses outstanding empirical issues in adolescent gender role conflict and, in so doing, enhance understanding of the negative ... -
An evaluation of smartphone driver support systems for young drivers - acceptance, efficacy, and driver distraction
Kervick, Aoife (2016-10-21)Background: Smartphone Driver Support Systems (SDSSs) are novel smartphone applications designed to monitor, give feedback on, and improve driving behaviours. Young drivers (aged 18-24) are a priority market for SDSS ... -
The Impact of threat appeals on risky driving behaviours
Carey, Rachel (2014-03-26)A threat appeal is a form of persuasive communication that aims to change behaviour through the presentation of threatening material. Despite their widespread use in road safety campaigns, the empirical research exploring ... -
Preventing violent radicalisation: An evidence-based approach to countering terrorist narratives
Carthy, Sarah Louise (NUI Galway, 2020-02-28)Since the start of the 21st century, understanding the process(es) by which an individual comes to perpetrate an act of terror has become a multidisciplinary pursuit, and a key focus of enquiry for those seeking to stop ...