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This study examines the views of working-class parents on home-school links
Abstract:
Presents the views of working-class parents on home-school links. Group interviews with parents of pupils in a primary school in the disadvantaged areas scheme in the Republic of Ireland suggest that parental involvement in school is limited to the giving and receiving of information, restricted consultation, and engagement in some supplemental responsibilities. Although parents were more...
International Classification:
Education
Categories:
home-school links in working class families
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
British Journal of Sociology of Education,
Vol: 23 Page: 35-49 2002
Joan Hanafin; Anne Lynch
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The aim of this study was to investigate the amount of regular activity and time spent in sedentary occupations in children aged 7--9 years
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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the amount of regular activity and time spent in sedentary occupations in children aged 7--9 years. Sex differences in levels of activity and time and facilities for physical education at school were also examined. METHODS: A 10% sample of Dublin National Schools were selected. Parents of children in second class were surveyed. The questionnaire used was a more...
International Classification:
Physical activity
Categories:
regular activity; sedentary occupations
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Br J Sports Med,
Vol: 35 Page: 268-72; discussion 273 August 2001
J. Hussey; J. Gormley; C. Bell
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This study reports on an exploratory study conducted with non-resident fathers, to elucidate the key issues affecting the development and maintenance of a fathering role after a relationship has ended
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This paper reports on an exploratory study conducted with non-resident fathers, to elucidate the key issues affecting the development and maintenance of a fathering role after a relationship has ended. In particular, the paper focuses on the contingent nature of fatherhood for young marginalised men in Dublin. The extent to which fathers identify with a fathering role is explored and more...
International Classification:
Fathering roles
Categories:
the fathering role
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Irish Journal of Sociology,
Vol: 14 Page: 134-154 2005
Mary P. Corcoran
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The aim of this study was to examine demographic, developmental, personal adjustment and family environment variables of parents of (male) adolescent sexual offenders and normal and clinical controls
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A group of 22 parents of (male) adolescent sexual offenders (PASOs) was compared with a group of 19 normal controls (NCs) and 10 clinical controls (CCs) on demographic, developmental, personal adjustment and family environment variables using questionnaires. Compared with CCs and NCs, more PASOs reported that they had been arrested or charged for a criminal offence; had personally more...
International Classification:
Sexual abuse - demographic characteristics
Categories:
demographic characteristics; adolescent sexual offenders
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Child Abuse Review,
Vol: 12 Page: 5-24 2003
Yvonne Duane; Alan Carr; Joan Cherry; Kieran MacGrath; Deirdre O'Shea
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This article discusses a response to an article that raises concerns about the accuracy of information available to parents on the internet on the management and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children
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Replies to comments by E. Goudsmit (see record 200008316-009) on the article by B. Wright et al (see record 199903021-008) that raises concerns about the accuracy of information available to parents on the internet on the management and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in children. Wright et al agree with Goudsmit's comment that more research needs to be done in the area of more...
Geography:
England
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine,
Vol: 17 Page: 77-77 2000
Barry Wright; Christine Williams; Ian Partridge
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The aim of this study was to examine the association, of Northern Irish parents, between religious affiliation, social class and attitudes to childhood corporal punishment
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A survey of 371 Northern Irish parents assessed the association between religious affiliation, social class and attitudes to childhood corporal punishment. In line with American studies it was predicted that conservative Protestants would display most support for the use of physical punishment. Results show that the overall rate of physical punishment and the rate of commitment to more...
International Classification:
Other - religion
Categories:
religious affiliation; childhood corporal punishment
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Irish Journal of Psychology,
Vol: 22 Page: 55-62 2001
Teresa Murphy-Cowan; Maurice Stringer
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The aim of this study was to estimate the probability that a second infant death is natural versus unnatural
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BACKGROUND: There have been suggestions that when two or three unexpected unexplained infant deaths occur within a family they are more likely to be unnatural than natural. We aimed to estimate the probability that a second infant death is natural versus unnatural. METHODS: The Care of Next Infant programme (CONI) supports parents who have previously had an unexpected and apparently more...
International Classification:
Deaths - in one family
Categories:
infant mortality
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Lancet,
Vol: 365 Page: 29-35 2005 Jan 1-7
R. G. Carpenter; A. Waite; R. C. Coombs; C. Daman-Willems; A. McKenzie; J. Huber; J. L. Emery
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The aim of this study was to investigate the daily life and experiences of children to examine the impact parental schizophrenia makes on a child's life.
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This research sets out to discover what impact parental schizophrenia makes on a child's life. It focuses on the daily life and experiences of children. Their health, education, family and leisure activities are examined. Contact with helping agencies and their unmet needs are investigated. The sample was drawn from the children of patients attending the mental health services in South more...
International Classification:
Mental and behavioural disorders - Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders - schizophrenia
Categories:
parental schizophrenia; -daily life and experiences
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
British Journal of Social Work,
Vol: 37 Page: 1319-1334 2007
Victoria Somers
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The aim of this study was to assess if Irish parents follow the currently recommended childcare guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and to examine factors that may have an impact on their acceptance
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BACKGROUND: Factors that place an infant at increased risk of sudden infant death include the prone sleep position, overheating and parental smoking, while practices such as bottle-feeding, co-sleeping and the use of pacifiers remain controversial. Major publicity campaigns have been undertaken, which have included the distribution of printed material and extensive media coverage. AIMS: more...
International Classification:
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified- Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality - Sudden infant death syndrome
Categories:
sudden infant death syndrome guidelines;
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir J Med Sci,
Vol: 169 Page: 40-3 2000 Jan-Mar
A. Cullen; B. Kiberd; M. McDonnell; M. Mehanni; T. G. Matthews; M. O'Regan
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The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of reported suicidal thoughts and acts in (a) a school-based sample of Irish adolescents, and (b) in adolescents attending a community child and family mental health service.
Abstract:
Suicide and attempted suicide are now major public health problems in Ireland. It is observed that little is known about the mental health needs of Irish young people. Suicidal acts, depressive disorders and social exclusion are known to be risk factors for future suicide but few young people with these risk factors are in contact with medical or mental health services. The aim of the more...
International Classification:
External causes of morbidity and mortality - Intentional self-harm - suicidal
Categories:
suicidal thoughts
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine,
Vol: 18 Page: 82-86 2001
Jo Rowley; Kathleen Ganter; Carol Fitzpatrick
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This article discusses an innovative parenting pack with advise for parents regarding care for their child in the early years
Abstract:
Innovative parenting pack offers a helping hand in the early years. more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery,
Vol: 15 Page: 44-44 2007
T. Horan
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This article addresses the approach of a cultural shift from one of emphasis on child protection to one of family support through working partnership with parents
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This issue of Child Care in Practice marks the 10th birthday of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. The aim of this order was to equip a cultural shift from one of emphasis on child protection to one of family support through working partnership with parents. Striking a fair balance between the interests of children and their family has encountered many challenges. Ensuring that more...
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Child Care in Practice,
Vol: 12 Page: 79-80 2006
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The aim of this study was to explore the processes through which dependence on opiates affects parenting capacity and family processes
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This article explores the processes through which dependence on opiates affects parenting capacity and family processes. The findings are based on in-depth interviews with 100 parents (50 drug-using [opiate dependent] and 50 non-drug using) living in Dublin. Qualitative analyses of semi-structured interviews suggest that opiate dependence has a specific impact on parenting processes and more...
International Classification:
Drugs - dependence
Categories:
opiate dependence; family processes
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Addiction Research & Theory,
Vol: 15 Page: 617-635 2007
Diane M. Hogan
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This article discusses the responses of the social work profession to children seeking asylum in the Republic of Ireland.
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The social context in which social work is located is becoming increasingly unsettled by emerging patterns of mobility. Mobility is constrained for many social work service users who are trapped within disadvantaged areas, while for others it has become a forced necessity to cross national boundaries and inhabit uncertain status in their nations of destination. This article discusses more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Child & Family Social Work,
Vol: 8 Page: 223-231 2003
Alastair Christie
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This article discusses considerations for research and practice in relation to mentoring and the parent - youth relationship
Abstract:
Over recent years, youth mentoring has become increasingly popular as an intervention for young people deemed to be in need of support. There is a need, however to pay attention to the potential impact of mentoring on the parent - youth relationship. Drawing on findings from two Irish studies of young people and parents attending youth projects, this article highlights considerations more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Youth & Policy,
2008 Spring2008
Pat Dolan; John Canavan; Bernadine Brady
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