2019
Projects Completed in 2019
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Particpation for Protection (P4P) |
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Commencement Date |
2017 |
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Research Team |
Dr. Cormac Forkan, Dr. Bernadine Brady, Dr. Danielle Kennan and Ms. Nuala Harlowe |
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Project Summary |
The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre has been selected as a research partner for an exciting new EU funded project, ‘Participation for Protection’ (P4P). P4P is being led by the Children’s Rights Centre at Queens University, Belfast. Other partner universities include;
The ultimate aim of P4P is to elevate the views, voices and experiences of children and young people in training for professionals on how to respond to children and young people who experience violence, whilst also enhancing children and young people’s understanding of reporting mechanisms and support structures. Over 1,000 children and young people will participate through youth advisory groups, focus groups and questionnaires. |
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Further information on the project can be found here. |
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ABC Consultation 1 |
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Commencement Date |
2019 |
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Research Team |
Dr. Rosemary Crosse, Professor Michelle Millar and Dr. John Canavan |
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Project Summary |
This research was undertaken to provide an outline of the current landscape of the use area-based approaches to address the issue of child poverty. It was prepared to support the work of the PEI Working Group whose focus is on the vision for the future of PEI in the context of place based/area approaches to child poverty. |
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Project Title |
Outcomes for Children Data and Information Hub |
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Commencement Date |
2018 |
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Research Team |
L Rodriguez, Canavan J., Devaney C. |
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Project Summary |
As part of the design and early implementation of the Hub, the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway provided research support to the project. This is provides an evaluation of the early implementation and pilot training of the Outcomes4Children Data & Information Hub (the Hub) in the Republic of Ireland. This evaluation is underpinned by the Kirkpatrick Model. A Consultation Day was carried out to inform the indicators of the Hub form the views of relevant stakeholders. |
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Project Title |
Exploring the Predictions of Empahtic Mentoring Relationships : a mixed method approach Grant 1 and Grant 2 |
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Commencement Date |
2017 |
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Research Team |
L Rodriguez, Dolan P, Brady B |
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Project Summary |
This secondary data analysis was used to explore the impact of mentoring relationships on adolescent empathy. This research aimed to: (i) identify the role of mentoring relationships in adolescent perceived social support, (ii) explore the role of empathy in the experiences of youth in mentoring relationships, and (iii) disseminate the findings to inform policy through the creation of videos with young people currently involved in a mentoring programme. |
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Publications |
The research report can be accessed here. |
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Project Title |
Mentoring for children and young people in care: A qualitative exploration of young people’s experiences |
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Commencement Date |
2017 |
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Research Team |
Dr Bernadine Brady |
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Project Summary |
This research study consisted of a qualitative exploration of the experiences of 13 young people in care who have taken part in the BBBS youth mentoring programme. The core aim of the study was to explore how the young people describe, interpret and reflect on their relationship with their mentor and the significance of this relationship in the context of their overall life and care experience. The findings will be used to inform policy, practice and teaching regarding the role of youth mentoring for children in care. |
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Funded By |
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Publications |
Detailed study findings will be included in the forthcoming book - Mentoring Young People in Care and Leaving Care: Theory, Research and Practice (Bernadine Brady, Pay Dolan, Caroline McGregor)– to be published by Routledge in 2019. |
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Project Title |
Relational Dynamics in Youth Mentoring: A Mixed methods study |
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Commencement Date |
2019 |
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Research Team |
Dr Bernadine Brady (PI), Charlotte Silke (Post-doctoral researcher), Prof. Pat Dolan. |
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Project Summary |
This study involved a secondary analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data collected from the original BBBS Evaluation Study (Dolan et al., 2011a; 2011b) to generate further understanding of the relational processes and dynamics at play in youth mentoring programmes. Specifically, the objectives of this study were:
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Publications
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The research report can be accessed here. |
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Project Title |
‘Empathy, Caring and Connection among Early Adolescents: An Empirical Analysis |
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Commencement Date |
2017 |
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Research Team |
Dr Bernadine Brady (P.I), Professor Pat Dolan, Dr Charlotte Silke, Dr Ciara Boylan. |
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Project Summary |
The UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre was awarded €100,000 in funding by the Irish Research Council for a study entitled Empathy, Caring and Connection among Early Adolescents: An Empirical Analysis. The funding bid was was awarded following a response to an open call from the Irish Research Council for ‘Research to Address Issues of National Societal Importance’. This study aims to generate empirical evidence regarding the values and experiences of Irish youth towards a range of issues which reflect a sense of social and political responsibility towards others, including an analysis of factors (including parental attitudes, school culture and community engagement) that influence the development of social values and empathy.This evidence will inform the development of policy interventions in the area of education and child and youth development. The study involves mixed methods research with 13-15 year olds in a nationally representative sample of schools. Study findings will be published in December 2018. |
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Publications
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Visit full list of Publications here.
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