Exploring misconceptions students hold about career choice, variables affecting career planning, and solutions to engage all students in the lead up to post school transitions.
Empowering children and young people through engagement with STEM
As children develop toward adolescence, neurological changes occur in the brain that heighten their inherent curiosity and ability to think critically. In order to utilise these new abilities effectively, young adults must be internally motivated. They must learn because it feels good, not just because they want to get an A or get accepted to a good university. Curiosity, creativity …
Elderly people and digital inclusion
The Research Briefing explores literature based on the befriending and mentoring relationships and evaluate the evidence base for this topic.
Is technology of benefit to homeless individuals?
The Research Briefing explores literature based on the befriending and mentoring relationships and evaluate the evidence base for this topic.
Can occupational therapy methods support voluntary befrienders to develop meaningful relationships with young people?
Exploring literature based on the befriending and mentoring relationships and evaluate the evidence base for this topic.
Exploring the merits of adopting a shared model of practice
This article aims to critically explore literature on shared models of practice that voluntary organisations have adopted, and to explore the associated merits of doing so.
The adoption and usage of digital technology by the elderly
This article examines the limitations and benefits of the use of digital technologies by the elderly, and offering solutions to promote its acceptance and usage.
Parental involvement with schools & learning: an exploration of five key aspects
Exploring how parents feel about getting involved in children’s learning, both at home and at school, and what schools can do to help.
Outdoor Journeys: relevance within practice for children and young people
Exploring the underlying evidence to underpin the implementation of the Outdoor Journeys programme with children and young people.
Substance misuse recovery: an digital technology be used to support the process?
Exploring how digital technology can be used to support substance misuse recovery, maintaining abstinence and improving quality of life.
What are the benefits of green (and blue) space?
Exploring the benefits of green (and blue space), to physical and mental health, and the factors that influence this.
An exploration of parental engagement in primary schools
Critically exploring the literature on parental engagement in primary schools in the UK and Ireland, looking specifically at the barriers to engagement and how these could possibly be overcome.