School of Social Work and Social Policy: Recent submissions
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Using children's drawings as data in child-centred research
(Psychological Society of Ireland, 2006)Child-centred research shows a respect for children and promotes their entitlement to be considered as persons of value and persons with rights. With the growing interest in this approach to psychological research, researchers ... -
Exploring the aspirations of Kolkatan (Calcuttan) Street Children using drawings
(Universidad de Almeria / Asociacion de Analisis del Comportamiento, 2007)The aims of the present study were to represent the aspirations of Kolkatan street children and to draw comparisons across gender and between children "on the streets" and "off the streets". The participants were 151 Street ... -
Nutritional Status of Irish Older People in Receipt of Meals-on-Wheels and the Nutritional Content of Meals Provided
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2009)BACKGROUND: Research has suggested that meals-on-wheels recipients can be at risk for poor nutritional status. Despite this, few countries have statutory minimum requirements for the nutrient content of meals-on-wheels. ... -
'It's nice to see someone coming in': Exploring the Social Objectives of Meals-on-Wheels
(2010)Despite the fact that meals-on-wheels have both nutritional and social aspects, there is a paucity of research on the social objectives of the service. This article set out to develop our understanding of the social objectives ... -
In the Front Line of Integration: Young people managing migration to Ireland
(Children's Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin, 2010)The primary aim of this research is to document and explore the experiences of a range of young people aged 15 to 18 who have migrated to Ireland. The experience of teenagers is particularly important for understanding ...
