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On-going CARL research projects
Our active research projects for 2012/13
CARL-projects 2012/2013 Working Titles
1. “An Evaluation Women’s Experiences of Mental Health Services in Cork: A Feminist Perspective”
CSO: Good Shepherd Services, Cork
Student: Trish Connolly (Master of Women’s Studies – MAWS)
Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna
2. “Staff Attitudes to Special Needs Pupils in Second Level in Ireland”
CSO: The National Parents and Siblings Alliance (NPSA)
Student: Moira O’Sullivan (Master of Social Science, Social Policy)
Supervisor: Eluska Fernandez
3. “Exploring the Needs for Social Inclusion in Rural Ireland: a Case Study of Ballinora”
CSO: Ballinora & District Community Association
Student: Martin Dorgan (Master of Social Science, Social Policy)
Supervisor: Eluska Fernandez
4. “An Evaluation of Young People’s Perspectives on the Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Culture in Ireland: Togher Link Up – a Case Study”
CSO: Togher Link Up, Cork
Student: Louise O’Dwyer (Bachelor of Social Work 4th Year)
Supervisor: Mary McGovern
5. “An Exploration of the Experience of Post Natal Depression Support Services in Cork”
CSO: Post Natal Depression Ireland
Students: Deirdre Murphy & Helen Skinner (Bachelor of Social Work 4th Year)
Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna
6. “Who Are Foster Children Attached to? An Exploration of Literature and Narratives”
CSO: Irish Foster Care Association Waterford
Students: Jackie Costello (Bachelor of Social Work 4th Year)
Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna
7. “Sibling Contact – Children in Care and Siblings Living at Home”
CSO: Irish Foster Care Association Waterford
Students: Amanda Cooper (Master of Social Work 2nd Year)
Supervisor: Kenneth Burns
8. “How Can Bandon Become Age Friendly in Terms of Transportation and Social Participation?”
CSO: The Bandon Network of Social Groups
Students: Yvonne Gaule (Master of Social Work 2nd Year)
Supervisor: Simone McCaughren
9. “Rebuilding Family Life: An Exploration of Refugees’ Experiences of Family Reunification and Resettlement in Ireland”
CSO: Nasc Irish Immigrant Support Centre
Students: Susan Mackey (Master of Social Work 2nd Year)
Supervisor: Eleanor Bantry White
10. “The Diary of ARC House: A Feasibility Study to Explore the Development of Internet Support (a blog) at Cork ARC Cancer Support House”
CSO: ARC Cancer Support House
Students: Rob O’Connor (Master of Social Work 2nd Year)
Supervisor: Kenneth Burns