We have a number of postgraduate research students studying with us in the department. Click on the any of the following names to browse the exciting range of research projects being carried out by a selection of our current cohort of reseach postgraduates.
Thesis topic
The impact of gratitude on cardiovascular health.
Supervisor
Dr Brenda O'Connell
Thesis topic
Monitoring participation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in public decision-making (on local, national, regional and international level)
Supervisors
Professor Mac MacLachlan and Professor Delia Ferri (School of Law and Criminology)
Thesis topic
Nature Connectedness in the 21st Century - exploring the role our relationship with nature has on our mental health and wellbeing and how this may be influenced by the urban and digital environments.
Supervisors
Dr Tadhg MacIntyre, Dr Elaine Gallagher (external - UL ), Dr Aoife Donnelly (externail - TUD)
Thesis topic
The Effects of Social Class Habitus on the Lived Expereince of Mental Health
Supervisor
Dr Michael Cooke
Thesis topic
The MYND (Mind Your Next Dance) Study: Developing and evaluating a non-pharmacological intervention for older adults with mild-moderate dementia and their primary caregivers.
Supervisors
Professor Mac MacLachlan, Dr Joanne McVeigh, Dr Georgios Hadjigeorgiou (external- University of Cyprus)
Thesis topic
The experience of informal caregivers and their care-recipients with COPD – an exploration of the meaning of relationships and the home.
Supervisor
Dr Rebecca Maguire
Thesis topic
The study of technology mediated relationships.
Supervisor
Dr Michael Cooke
Thesis topic
The impact of Connected Health Interventions on Psychological Wellbeing and Quality of Life of patients with Cancer
Supervisors
Dr Rebecca Maguire, Professor Deirde Desmond
Thesis topic
Community health based approach to improving carers health and wellbeing
Supervisors
Professor Sinead McGilloway, External co supervisor - Dr. Kathy McLoughlin, Family Carers Ireland
Thesis topic
#MoreThanASelfie: Developing and Evaluating a Brief School Based Intervention to Promote Media Literacy, Positive Body Image & Self Esteem in Young Adolescents
Supervisors
Prof Sinead McGilloway, Dr Catriona O'Toole (Education)
Thesis topic
Behavioural and Neural Correlates of Human Spatial Navigation and Memory
Supervisor
Professor Sean Commins
Thesis topic
Self-image and stigma in older adults during the process of becoming assistive technology users.
Supervisor
Professor Deirdre Desmond
Thesis topic
The role of expectations on processes and outcomes of student counselling
Supervisor
Dr Rebecca Maguire
Thesis topic
Developing a Neuropsychological Profile of Migraine, Investigating and Targeting Pre-Ictal Dysregulation in Migraine Prevention
Supervisors
Dr Unai Diaz-Orueta, Professor Andrew Coogan
Thesis topic
Age-Related Behavioural and Neural Correlates of Human Spatial Navigation
Supervisor
Prof. Sean Commins
Thesis topic
Exploring the impact of using connected digital technology among visually impaired persons in low and middle-income countries
Supervisor
Professor Deirdre Desmond
Thesis topic
Examining the Global Validity of ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD
Supervisor
Prof. Philip Hyland
Thesis topic
Evaluation of circadian rhythm and sleep alteration in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease
Supervisors
Prof. Andrew Coogan , Dr Beverley Henley
Thesis topic
Creating meaningful connection and psychological safety in virtual disability services
Supervisors
Prof Mac MacLachlan, Prof Deirdre Desmond
Thesis topic
Investigating the Effects of Mindfulness Practice on Older Adults’ Cognitive Function and Sleep Quality
Supervisors
Dr Michelle Kelly (external- NCI), Dr Joanna McHugh Power
Thesis topic
Leveraging sport policy development to promote a major cross-cutting impact on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and pledge for human rights
Supervisor
Prof Mac MacLachlan
Thesis topic
Disability inclusion and structural change: Understanding the relationship between stakeholders in the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) programme through Bourdieusian analysis
Supervisor
Prof Mac MacLachlan
Thesis topic
Investigating the modifiable associates of anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis
Supervisor
Dr Rebecca Maguire
Thesis topic
Research, design and development of an Assistive Technology Passport
Supervisor
Prof Mac MacLachlan
Thesis topic
Investigating the impact of combined Reminiscence Therapy and exercise interventions on Autobiographical Memory and Well-Being in older adults living with Dementia, in community settings.
Supervisors
Prof Richard Roche & Prof Sean Commins
Thesis topic
The psychosocial wellbeing and mental health of refugees and asylum seekers living in Ireland
Supervisors
Prof. Sinead McGilloway , Co-Supervisor Yvonne Leckey
Thesis topic
The development of a Boston process-based neuropsychological assessment for the screening and diagnosis of dementia for use with individuals with low or no literacy, such as the Travelling Community of Ireland
Supervisor
Dr Unai Diaz-Orueta
Thesis topic
Assessing the sensitivity of the Function Acquisiton Speed Test to evaluatively conditioned stimulus relations
Supervisor
Prof. Bryan Roche
Thesis topic
Creation of Guidelines for the Facilitation of Supported Decision Making for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Their Care Partners and Direct Care Support Workers
Supervisors
Dr Laura Coffey, Prof Deirdre Desmond
Thesis topic
Procrastination and Decision Making in Older Adults
Supervisor
Dr. Joanna McHugh Power
Thesis topic
Trauma, Cognitive Ageing and Service Provision Among Older Adults in Ireland: A Comparative Mixed Methods Study
Supervisor
Dr. Joanna McHugh Power
Thesis topic
Conditions required for successful autonomous working in complex systems
Supervisor
Dr. Michael Cooke
Thesis topic
An examination of Childhood Adverse Experiences (ACEs) in the United States and the Republic of Ireland
Supervisor
Prof. Philip Hyland
Thesis topic
The role of attitudes to technology and writing beliefs in the writing performance of university students: a comparison of longhand and word-processed writing, in STEM and non-STEM disciplines
Supervisors
Prof. Fiona Lyddy, Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan
Thesis topic
Prevalence, Risk factors and Psychosocial Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence in the Republic of Ireland and Europe
Supervisors
Prof. Philip Hyland, External Co-supervisor Dr. Frédérique Vallieres, Trinity College Dublin
Thesis topic
Experiences of Mental Health and Sexual Health Among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Supervisor
Dr. Rebecca Maguire