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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

At Risk Populations

Your search returns 14 documents

• 1.   Are You Serious? Involving Young People in Children's Service Planning

  This article explores the "Making A Difference Today (MAD2DAY) Group", a group of young people who came together over the past 24 months in order to support the participation and involvement of young people in the Western Area Children's Services Plan

  

  Abstract:

  This paper was written by the Making A Difference Today (MAD2DAY) Group, which is a group of young people who came together over the past 24 months in order to support the participation and involvement of young people in the Western Area Children's Services Plan. This group, supported and mandated by the Western Area Children and Young People's Committee, has been based on the core more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 214-216 2003
  Stieneke Willis; Fiona Mullin; Geraldine Murphy; Emma McCaffrey; Michael Harrigan; Nicola Rodgers; Darren Boyle

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• 2.   Asymmetric deterioration of spatial awareness with diminishing levels of alertness in normal children and children with ADHD

  The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between sustained attention and left spatial awareness in childhood

  

  Abstract:

  Background: There is growing literature suggesting that some children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can show a significant bias in attention away from left space. Here we examine mechanisms that may underpin these effects in both clinical and non-clinical child populations. Unilateral spatial inattention (unilateral neglect) is a commonly reported more...

  International Classification:

  Other - sustained attention

  Categories:

  sustained attention; left spatial awareness

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol: 46 Page: 1230-1248 2005
  V. B. Dobler; S. Anker; J. Gilmore; I. H. Robertson; J. Atkinson; T. Manly

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• 3.   Childhood 'risk characteristics' and the schizophrenia spectrum prodrome

  This article identifies similarities between behavioural indicators of children with future schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and prodromal symptoms in the 1st episode of schizophrenia

  

  Abstract:

  This review identifies similarities between behavioural indicators of children with future schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and prodromal symptoms in the 1st episode of schizophrenia. An alternative concept of prodrome is described with implications for early recognition, monitoring and intervention of individuals at risk of future schizophrenia spectrum disorders. (PsycINFO Database more...

  Geography:

  England

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 18 Page: 72-74 2001
  Mark Morris; Robert MacPherson

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• 4.   Children at risk domestic violence and their educational attainment: Perspectives of education welfare officiers, social workers and teachers

  This study describes the perceptions of Education Welfare Officers, child protection social workers and teachers in post-primary schools regarding the impact of domestic violence on schooling and educational attainment, and of service responses to this

  

  Abstract:

  Children who witness domestic violence may have impaired educational attainment as well as facing other challenges such as struggles with self-esteem and forming relationships. This qualitative study set in Northern Ireland explored the perceptions of Education Welfare Officers, child protection social workers and teachers in post-primary schools regarding the impact of domestic more...

  International Classification:

  Other - perspectives

  Categories:

  the impact of domestic violence on schooling and educational attainment

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 13 Page: 185-201 2007
  Dorothy Byrne; Brian Taylor

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• 5.   Children's Services Planning: The Process and Implications for Wider Partnership Working

  This article discusses legislative and policy framework, and examines Children's Services Planning, for vulnerable children.

  

  Abstract:

  Children's Services Planning is the multi-agency strategic planning process for vulnerable children, which is hosted by the four Health and Social Services Boards of Northern Ireland. This article sets out its legislative and policy framework, and examines Children's Services Planning in one Board area, in terms of the structure adopted and process issues arising. It suggests that more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 181-198 2003
  Ann Godfrey

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• 6.   Delivering Family Support Services in Rural Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine a cross-border partnership project between a Health Board in the South of Ireland and a voluntary agency in the North of Ireland to deliver an 'at home' family support service in rural County Donegal.

  

  Abstract:

  The delivery of family support services is a key 'target in the planning of child-care services in the Republic of Ireland. The research study investigates a cross-border partnership project between a Health Board in the South of Ireland and a voluntary agency in the North of Ireland to deliver an 'at home' family support service in rural County Donegal. Samples of users, social workers more...

  International Classification:

  Other - cross-border partnership

  Categories:

  cross-border partnership

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 140-155 2003
  Roger Manktelow

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• 7.   Low birth weight -- a predictor for psychiatric problems?

  This article discusses low birth weight as a predictor of psychiatric problems

  

  Abstract:

  Letter to the editor discussing issues relating to the association between perinatal risk and the development of psychiatric disturbances in children. It is observed that the collection of birth weight data may be an appropriate means for future research to answer the question --"Is low birth weight a predictor for child and adolescent psychiatric problems?" (PsycINFO Database more...

  Geography:

  England

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 18 Page: 110-112 2001
  Andrew Harris

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• 8.   Mental health status of homeless children and their families

  The aim of the study was to compare the mental health status of 31 homeless 2-15 yr olds and their families and compare the findings with those of P. Vostanis

  

  Abstract:

  Examined the mental health status of 31 homeless 2-15 yr olds and their families and compared the findings with those of P. Vostanis et al (1997). 14 mothers and 2 fathers (aged 20-35 yrs) completed the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The mothers completed the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) and the Parenting Stress Index (PSI). Of the mothers, 28% (4/14) indicated the presence of more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Homelessness

  Categories:

  homeless

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 18 Page: 11-15 2001
  AnneMarie Waldron; Genevieve Tobin; Paul McQuaid

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• 9.   Reflections on risk in child protection: Is it time for a shift in paradigms?

  This article argues that the objectivist paradigm of risk assessment and management in child protection has failed to provide valid and reliable measures of risk and has a one-sided focus on objectified risk factors

  

  Abstract:

  Approaches to risk assessment and management in child protection have been developed largely within an objectivist paradigm and this has led to an emphasis on prediction, control and culpability. This paper argues that the objectivist paradigm has failed to provide valid and reliable measures of risk and has replaced a focus on the subject (the individual) with a one-sided focus on more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 5 Page: 1-10 2000
  Stan Houston; Huw Griffiths

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• 10.   Teenage kicks: Young women and their involvement in violence and disorderly behaviour

  This study draws upon research into young people's attitudes to and experiences of violence and disorder in Northern Ireland, but focuses specifically on the views of young women and explores their experiences and knowledge of violence and disorder

  

  Abstract:

  The issue of young people's involvement in forms of violence and anti-social behaviour is one that is generating increasing concern across Northern Ireland. Young people are frequently regarded as one of the primary sources of social disorder and are often blamed for provoking fear and a sense of insecurity among elder members of the community. However, in much of the recent writing and more...

  International Classification:

  War, violence and conflict

  Categories:

  violence; attitudes to and experiences of

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 11 Page: 341-356 2005
  Neil Jarman

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• 11.   The developmental implications for children of life in public care: Irish and international perspectives

  This article discusses the Irish care system for children in state care (residential and foster) and considers implications for children's development

  

  Abstract:

  Discusses the Irish care system for children in state care (residential and foster) and considers implications for children's development. The Irish and international evidence about the impact of care is examined in 3 stages: evidence about in-care experiences; evidence about life following discharge from care; and longer term follow up studies that may include comparison groups. Some more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 21 Page: 138-153 2000
  Robbie Gilligan

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• 12.   Transcending the fissure in risk theory: Critical realism and child welfare

  This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the objectivist and subjectivist approaches to risk and their respective contributions to social work practice with children and families.

  

  Abstract:

  Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the objectivist and subjectivist approaches to risk and their respective contributions to social work practice with children and families. Building on an earlier paper in this journal, the author tries to achieve this synthesis by applying R. Bhaskar's critical realist perspective to this contested area. The reconciliation of objectivism and more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 6 Page: 219-228 2001
  Stan Houston

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• 13.   Victims and Perpetrators, Racism and Young People in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine relationship between racist harassment and children and young people in Northern Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  This paper looks at the relationship between racist harassment and children and young people in Northern Ireland. It reviews the evidence from police records of cases where children and young people have been subjected to and victimised by such harassment, abuse and violence, and uses the same data to reveal the role of young people as perpetrators of racist harassment-both to young more...

  International Classification:

  Other - racist

  Categories:

  racist harassment

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 129-139 2003
  Neil Jarman

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• 14.   Whatever You Say ... Say Nothing'. Youth for Youth, Reflections on a 2-Year Youth Participation Project

  The aim of this study was to examine learning realized through a partnership with children and young people, reflecting first on the difficulties in working directly with the issues of experience and identity within the context of ongoing conflict

  

  Abstract:

  From January 2000 to December 2002 Save the Children worked in partnership with a group of young people, concerning their experience of the conflict and their invisibility within the new political context in Northern Ireland. This paper will consider the learning realized through this partnership with children and young people, reflecting first on the difficulties in working directly more...

  International Classification:

  Education and violence

  Categories:

  conflict

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 217-227 2003
  Peter Bryson

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