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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.

developmental psychology

Your search returns 6 documents

• 1.   Postvention: A Community-based Family Support Initiative and Model of Responding to Tragic Events, Including Suicide

  This paper provides an account of the design, development and implementation of a postvention model of responding to the needs of families within a community following the aftermath of a tragic event, including suicide.

  

  Abstract:

  This paper provides an account of the design, development and implementation of a postvention model of responding to the needs of families within a community following the aftermath of a tragic event, including suicide. This model was developed for a specific disadvantaged urban community. The paper includes the context of the need for such an undertaking and discussion on the family more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  postvention - supportive intervention

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 12 Page: 53-61 2006
  Susan Forde; Carmel Devaney

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• 2.   Prospective Possibilities for Building Resilience in Children, their Families and Communities

  This article discusses a future agenda for building resilience in children, families and communities with particular emphasis on a greater utilisation of informal social networks.

  

  Abstract:

  This paper explores a future agenda for building resilience in children, families and communities with particular emphasis on a greater utilisation of informal social networks. Following a brief revisit of its definitions and principles, a tentative framework for consolidating resilience between children, their families and communities is provided. Messages for future policy and more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 14 Page: 83-91 2008
  Pat Dolan

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• 3.   Small Voices: Children's Rights and Representation in Social Work Research

  This article discusses why Children's Article 12 Rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to express their views on all matters concerning them should also apply to social work research.

  

  Abstract:

  The persons who are social work's constituencies are typically disenfranchised and excluded. This is particularly the case with children whose voices are routinely suppressed. This paper outlines why Children's Article 12 Rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to express their views on all matters concerning them should also apply to social work research. The ethical more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Social Work Education, Vol: 26 Page: 447-457 2007
  Wendy Cousins; Sharon Milner

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• 4.   The attitudes and nutritional knowledge of 11- to 12-year-olds in Merseyside and Northern Ireland

  The aim of the study was to compare the attitudes and nutritional knowledge of children in Merseyside, England and Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  School is a major area for providing young people with nutritional knowledge and skills. In Northern Ireland home economics (HE) is taught to 11- to 12-year-olds. The 1988 Education Reform Act introduced the national curriculum and HE as a subject was effectively abolished in English schools, and key stage 3 pupils in England are taught nutrition in Science, Design and Technology and in more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  attitudes and nutritional knowledge

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  International Journal of Consumer Studies, Vol: 29 Page: 200-207 2005
  Clare Frobisher; Margaret Jepson; Sheila M. Maxwell

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• 5.   Twenty-five years of developmental and child psychology in Ireland: An analysis of PsycLit and ERIC data bases

  This article discusses an overview of publications during the past 25 yrs in the area of child psychology and child and adult development by researchers based in Irish institutions or using an Irish sample

  

  Abstract:

  Presents an overview of publications during the past 25 yrs in the area of child psychology and child and adult development by researchers based in Irish institutions or using an Irish sample. Papers were identified through searches of the PsycLit and ERIC electronic databases. Since 1974 there were over 300 publications, with the majority appearing in the last 10 yrs. Changing trends more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 21 Page: 105-121 2000
  Ellis Hennessy; Diane Hogan

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• 6.   Understanding young people's experiences of bullying: The contribution of the child-centred approach

  This article discusses the suitability of a child-centred approach to bullying

  

  Abstract:

  In recent decades the phenomenon of bullying has attracted a great deal of research interest within the field of developmental psychology. Researchers have explored the nature of bullying behaviour, its prevalence within schools, the social and personality factors involved in the behaviour, as well as developing and testing interventions designed to tackle the problem. However, much of more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 27 Page: 37-47 2006
  Suzanne Guerin

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