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War through the lens of psychotherapy. Exploration of collective aggression and the unconscious
No full textThis thesis explores war as a psychological and symbolic phenomenon, arguing that individual and collective unconscious processes play a central role in large-scale violence. Drawing on psychoanalytic, Jungian and neuropsychoanalytic theories, it examines how latent human aggression, archetypes, trauma, and group dynamics contribute to the allure and repetition of war. Concepts such as the death drive, shadow projection, and emotional contagion are used to understand how violence is ritualized. The thesis also highlights the role of early childhood experiences and cultural narratives in shaping destructive ideologies. Rather than offering a utopian solution, it advocates for psychologically informed peacebuilding through shadow integration, symbolic thinking, and therapeutic containment of collective trauma
What drives sustainability in Irish Businesses; law or social factors?
No full textThis study primarily focuses on understanding the driver of sustainable change in business by offering a holistic view of two primary external factors: Legal and Social influences. The research aimed to find gaps in existing literature and formulate a survey intended to answer the key research question regarding the influence of legal regulations versus social factors in driving sustainability in Irish businesses. The survey consisted of scaled and open-ended questions aimed at Irish businesses and was analysed using SPSS. The research concluded that legal factors were the primary driving force in Irish businesses to switch to sustainable practices. Legal regulations being the primary driver for change is vital to ascertain as they give insight into regulatory compliance costs and how Irish businesses comply with these regulations. Further studies can be done with a bigger sample size to obtain more accurate data. Analysing this data in a wider context of European Union regulations would also be worthwhile
Can Marketing Save the Planet?: 101 Practical Ways to Use Sustainable Marketing as a Force for Good
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Identifying the Influence of Internal Stakeholder Management on Project Outcomes in Irish Social Media Organizations
No full textThis study examines the Irish social media industry. It explores the effects of operations, learning and development (L&D), human resources (HR), project managers, and resource allocation teams on project results. It assesses their impact on stakeholder satisfaction, budget adherence, and project timeliness using Kerzner's authority, responsibility, and accountability paradigm. According to the results of a quantitative study of 82 professionals, project managers, and resource allocation teams have the greatest influence. Their proactive responsibilities in decision-making and resource optimization improve project success. With an emphasis on organizational alignment, skill development, and talent acquisition, HR and L&D play a crucial role as facilitators. The study highlights the significance of effective stakeholder engagement tactics and suggests using frameworks such as Mendelow's Matrix to prioritize, integrate HR and L&D in strategic planning and improve participation. It draws attention to the need for more study on changing stakeholder roles. It stresses the importance of strategic internal collaboration for success, even as it acknowledges limitations such as industry specificity and self-reported data
Being and Becoming Father: An Exploration of Paternal Postnatal Mental Health Through a Psychotherapeutic Lens
No full textThis study explores paternal postnatal mental health challenges through the lens of psychotherapists, addressing a gap in existing research around how fathers present in therapy and how therapists experience this work. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), three experienced therapists were interviewed, producing rich data. The analysis found three key superordinate themes emerging: The Censored Man, The Conflicted Self, and It Takes a Village. The Censored Man explores how fathers are silenced, by themselves, society, and systemic minimisation. The Conflicted Self captures the internal tension between expectations and realities of fatherhood, and the role that intergenerational dynamics play during this life transition. It Takes a Village looks at the need for connection, belonging, and support during the postnatal period, with the therapist often becoming a temporary 'village' for the client. The findings highlight the complexity of therapeutic work and how the personal and professional lives of therapists play out in the work. This study draws attention to the unintentional exclusion of fathers in postnatal care, with emphasis on the need for further research, awareness, and clinical recognition. Without this, many fathers may suffer in silence, which affects not only their wellbeing, but that of the entire family unit. This research calls for a more inclusive postnatal framework
Fungi for the Mind: Exploring the role of suggestion in psilocybin assisted therapy
No full textThis thesis explores the intersection of suggestion and psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), focusing specifically on the therapeutic use of psilocybin. Amidst the resurgence of interest in psychedelics—often termed the Psychedelic Renaissance—this work examines how suggestibility, a psychological phenomenon long recognized in various therapeutic modalities, may play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of psychedelic experiences. The thesis begins by tracing the historical and theoretical background of suggestion in psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and humanistic approaches, establishing a foundation for its relevance in altered states of consciousness. It then provides a comprehensive overview of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). Special attention is given to the concept of “set and setting†, which underlines the importance of mental state, environment and the therapeutic alliance in influencing therapeutic efficacy. The core of the thesis investigates how psilocybin increases suggestibility and how therapists can ethically and effectively work with this heightened sensitivity. This work contributes to the growing body of research aiming to optimize psychedelic therapies, underscores the complex nature of healing through non-ordinary states of consciousness, and highlights the substantial body of research and clinical evaluation still required before psilocybin-assisted therapy can be confidently integrated into mainstream medical practice
The Relationship Between Horror Film Fandom and Empathy, Dark Triad Traits, and Sensation Seeking.
No full textA study was conducted to determine whether there are differences between horror film fans and non-horror film fans in levels of empathy, dark triad traits, and sensation seeking. The study also aimed to determine whether there was a difference in these personality traits across different types of horror film fans. This study was conducted using an online questionnaire that self-assessed levels of empathy, dark triad traits, and sensation seeking. 125 participants responded, with 76 stating that they were fans of horror films, and 49 stating that they were not fans of horror films. Results showed that horror film fans only differed in levels of psychopathy from non-horror film fans. The only significant difference in types of horror fans was levels of empathy across subgenres. This study concludes that the differences between horror fans and non-horror fans may be exaggerated, and potential reasons for differences in psychopathy are discussed
The use of WhatsApp as a project management tool in Irish Small retail businesses
No full textThis research examines usage of WhatsApp as an informal project management tool by small retail businesses in Ireland. The research employed a cross-sectional design that is quantitative and positivistic and adopted a structured online survey that was distributed to 113 owners, managers, and employees. The data indicate that WhatsApp is highly used because it is free, convenient and familiar, helps with communication, assignment, time and group activities. The statistical analysis revealed that perceived task effectiveness and enhanced communication had a strong effect on predicting user satisfaction, whereas the perception of security did not make any significant prediction. Nonetheless, the information overload, the absence of the orderly tracking, and the scalability restriction were indicated. Though WhatsApp is capable of serving the immediate requirements of small and resource-constrained businesses, about three-quarters of the respondents are willing to use formal project management tools when the operations scale up. The study deduces that WhatsApp can be a viable bridge solution, effective in the short-term operations but not in complex project management over a long term
Human Activity Recognition And Fall Detection Using Sensor-Based Data And Machine Learning Models
No full textA large number of old people, and people with physical ailments need to be monitored as they may not be able to control different parts of their body, which leads to problems as these people may fall or end up in some dangerous other situation. These people need to be constantly monitored to ensure their safety, however manually monitoring these people can be a tedious process. In the study proposed here, a prototype system is proposed for Human Activity Recognition(HAR), and early fall detection. The study uses two machine learning models, the Time-Series Transformer (TST), and the Random Forest(RF) classifier. These models were trained using data collected by sensors obtained from a dataset. The TST and RF showed good performances in HAR, and early fall detection. These two models were integrated to a web app prototype which acted as the system that performed both HAR, and early fall detectio
Evolving Attachments in the 21st Century. A Theoretical Exploration of Attachment Theory and The Influence of the Digital Age on Couple Dynamics In Psychotherapy.
No full textAbstract This thesis investigates the role of attachment theory in couples' psychotherapy. The first section critically examines the evolution of attachment theory and its foundational concepts and inherent limitations, as well as how our early relational experiences shape our attachment styles in adult romantic relationships. The second section explores the influence of digital communication on attachment patterns and its integration in the context of psychotherapy. This thesis addresses the evolving nature of attachment styles and how they manifest today in digital contexts. There has been a fundamental shift in how we communicate and relate to each other. This study examines the evolution of traditional attachment and how digital forms of communication may influence attachment styles in the 21st century