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Adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for ADHD and depression

Swords, Lorraine ; Hennessy, Eilis ; Heary, Caroline (Elsevier, 2011-06)

The peer group begins to become a source of support during late childhood and adolescence making it important to understand what type of help young people might suggest to a friend with an emotional or behavioral problem. ...
The apparent reality of movies and emotional arousal: A study using physiological and self-report measures

Rooney, Brendan ; Benson, Ciarán ; Hennessy, Eilis (Elsevier, 2012-09)

Historical developments of cinema technology have contributed to the apparent reality of movie-goers' experience. The current study uses both self-report and physiological measures (heart-rate, skin conductance, skin ...
Children as service evaluators

Hennessy, Eilis (Wiley - Blackwell, 1999-11)

In recent years there has been a growing interest in methods of eliciting children's views on factors influencing their lives. When children's views are sought it is important that this is done in a developmentally ...
Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers : a review of the literature

Hennessy, Eilis ; Swords, Lorraine ; Heary, Caroline (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-01)

Background There is widespread consensus in the literature that children who have psychological problems are more likely than other children to be excluded or rejected by their peers. The existence of this phenomenon has ...
A Comparison of Saliva Collection Methods With Preschool Children: The perspectives of Children, Parents, and Childcare Practitioners

O'Farrelly, Christine ; Hennessy, Eilis (Elsevier, 2012-10-30)

Saliva offers developmental researchers and pediatric clinicians significant opportunities to measure numerous biological markers. However, many preschool-aged children refuse to participate in saliva collection. Identifying ...
Considering the realities of salivary research with young children: What's spit all about?

Hennessy, Eilis ; O'Farrelly, Christine (Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2012-07-16)

Over the last two decades, interest in salivary research in the social sciences has grown rapidly. Salivary research is appealing as a quick, inexpensive and non-invasive means of determining a range of biological markers, ...
The development of children's understanding of common psychological problems

Hennessy, Eilis ; Heary, Caroline (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009-02)

Background: The aim of the present study was to explore children’s beliefs about the causes of psychological problems and their beliefs about potential sources of help for peers experiencing these problems. Despite its ...
Development of the Children's Attributions about Psychological Problems in their Peers (CAPPP) Scale

Swords, Lorraine ; Hennessy, Eilis ; Heary, Caroline (Wiley, 2011-05)

Background Research has shown that children's beliefs about the causes of psychological problems are related to their attitudes and reactions towards affected peers. This study describes the development of the Children's ...
The effects of electrical muscle stimulation training in a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease population – a pilot study

Hennessy, Eilis ; Coughlan, Garrett ; Caulfield, Brian ; Crowe, Louis ; Perumal, Shakila Devi ; McDonnell, Tim J. (2010-04)

Exercise training is currently advocated as a therapeutic modality for improving the systemic manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -including peripheral muscle dysfunction, decreased exercise ...
Explicit and implicit stigma towards peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence

O'Driscoll, Claire ; Heary, Caroline ; Hennessy, Eilis ; McKeague, Lynn (Wiley, 2012-10)

Background: Children and adolescents with mental health problems are widely reported to have problems with peer relationships, however, few studies have explored the way in which these children are regarded by their ...
Factors associated with acceptance of peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence

Swords, Lorraine ; Heary, Caroline ; Hennessy, Eilis (Wiley, 2011-09)

Background: Research suggests that children’s reactions to peers with mental health problems are related to the maintenance and outcomes of these problems. However, children’s perceptions of such peers, particularly those ...
Focus groups versus individual interviews with children : A comparison of data

Heary, Caroline ; Hennessy, Eilis (Routledge (Taylor & Francis), 2006)

In recent years there has been an increase in the use of qualitative data collection techniques in research with children. Among the most common of these methods are focus groups and individual interviews. While many authors ...
"He's just enthusiastic. Is that such a bad thing?": Experiences of parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

McIntyre, Ruth ; Hennessy, Eilis (Routledge, 2012-02-14)

Parenting a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a challenging experience. The hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention of a child with ADHD often put parenting skills to the test. The present ...
An investigation into the acute effects of electrical muscle stimulation on cardiopulmonary function in a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient - a pilot case study

Hennessy, Eilis ; Coughlan, Garrett ; Caulfield, Brian ; Crowe, Louis ; Perumal, Shakila Devi ; McDonnell, Tim J. (2010-04)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients commonly find it difficult to participate in conventional aerobic exercise training owing to limited cardiopulmonary reserve, excessive dyspnoea and muscle fatigue. ...
Moving on up : children's experiences of transitions to new classrooms in childcare settings

O'Farrelly, Christine ; Hennessy, Eilis (2011-04-01)

The present study aimed to answer the following research question: What are children’s experiences of transitions to new classrooms in childcare settings? A short-term longitudinal study in Dublin, Ireland followed 7 ...
Peer relationships across the preschool to school transition

Quinn, Marian ; Hennessy, Eilis (Routledge, 2010-11)

Research Findings: The aim of this longitudinal study was to explore peer relationships across the transition from preschool to school. Participants were 35 (17 male) children attending the Irish preschool initiative Early ...
Seeking multiple perspectives : a qualitative investigation of ADHD in Ireland

McIntyre, Ruth ; Hennessy, Eilis (2011-04)

The overall aim of this research was to develop an understanding of the experiences of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) in Ireland. Fifteen 7-12 year old boys with a diagnosis of AD/HD were ...
Teaching and learning across disciplines : student and staff experiences in a newly modularised system

Hennessy, Eilis ; Hernandez, M. Rosario ; Kieran, Patricia ; MacLoughlin, Henry (Routledge / Taylor & Francis, 2010-12)

Within modular degrees it is sometimes possible for students to broaden their education by taking modules from outside their main programme of study. This is one significant aspect of modular degrees which has not been ...
Twenty-five Years of developmental and child psychology in Ireland : an analysis of PsycLit and ERIC data bases

Hennessy, Eilis ; Hogan, Diane (Psychological Society of Ireland, 2000)

The paper presents an overview of publications during the past twenty-five years in the area of child psychology and child and adult development by researchers based in Irish institutions or using an Irish sample. Papers ...
Understanding challenging behaviour : perspectives of children and adolescents with a moderate intellectual disability

Byrne, Alison ; Hennessy, Eilis (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009-07)

Background: The present study examines understanding of challenging behaviour among a sample of children and adolescents with a moderate intellectual disability, and investigates their behavioural intentions towards peers ...