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Research paper thumbnail of ‘What Kind of Education System are We Offering’: The Views of Education Professionals on School Refusal

International journal of educational psychology, Feb 24, 2021

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly... more In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly given the adverse effects on young people's social, emotional and educational development. School refusal is understood differently within contemporary literature; as a symptom of an underlying mental illness or disorder, or alternatively, as a signal that all is not well in the young person's world. These varying construal's have important implications for education responses to school refusal. This study explores education professionals' views and experiences of school refusal within second level schools in Ireland. The findings from seventeen in-depth interviews highlight the complex nature of school refusal and unique challenges it presents for professionals, young people and parents. Key themes include emotional and psychological distress experienced by young people and their exposure to adverse childhood experiences and trauma; the influence of family socio economic status and unequal access to support services and resources; the pressures for academic achievement and resulting conflictual relationships within the school environment and between home and school. This study highlights the need for trauma-informed approaches in schools and urges future research to consider school refusal within wider debates on social justice and the goals and purposes of education.

Research paper thumbnail of The experience of diabetic retinopathy: A qualitative study

British Journal of Health Psychology, Oct 11, 2011

Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences ... more Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences of people with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and how they manage their daily lives. Methods. Individual, semi-structured interviews were held with 10 individuals residing in Co. Donegal, Ireland who were diagnosed with diabetes and had visual loss as a result of retinopathy. Verbatim transcripts of these interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results. The main themes identified in the qualitative analysis were losses resulting from DR; coping with the emotional impact of loss; and self-management and lifestyle. DR was associated with a number of losses. The visual loss was accompanied by a sense of dependence, social isolation, and the loss of important social and occupational roles. The perceived loss of independence and mobility resulted in a need for support in managing the lifestyle changes necessary for good blood sugar control particularly with regard to exercise. A variety of coping strategies were employed and social and family support was perceived to be important to maintain psychological well-being. Conclusions. The findings highlight the importance of providing these individuals with appropriate professional support to facilitate the management of both conditions. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. DM occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin (Type 1) or when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin [Type 2 (T2)] (Marshall & Flyvbjerg, 2006; Pooley, Gerrard, Hollis, Morton, & Astbury, 2001). T2 DM develops in later adult life, accounting for 95% of all cases. There are currently over 170 million people living with DM across the globe. By 2030, these figures are expected to rise to 366 million (WHO, 2006). If untreated, DM can lead to major complications such as coronary heart disease, kidney failure, and limb amputations. More than 75% of patients who have DM for more than 20 years will have some form of visual impairment caused by retinopathy

Research paper thumbnail of ‘School refusal’

Routledge eBooks, Mar 27, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of The experience of diabetic retinopathy: A qualitative study

British Journal of Health Psychology, 2011

Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences ... more Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences of people with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and how they manage their daily lives. Methods. Individual, semi-structured interviews were held with 10 individuals residing in Co. Donegal, Ireland who were diagnosed with diabetes and had visual loss as a result of retinopathy. Verbatim transcripts of these interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results. The main themes identified in the qualitative analysis were losses resulting from DR; coping with the emotional impact of loss; and self-management and lifestyle. DR was associated with a number of losses. The visual loss was accompanied by a sense of dependence, social isolation, and the loss of important social and occupational roles. The perceived loss of independence and mobility resulted in a need for support in managing the lifestyle changes necessary for good blood sugar control particularly with regard to exercise. A variety of coping strategies were employed and social and family support was perceived to be important to maintain psychological well-being. Conclusions. The findings highlight the importance of providing these individuals with appropriate professional support to facilitate the management of both conditions. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. DM occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin (Type 1) or when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin [Type 2 (T2)] (Marshall & Flyvbjerg, 2006; Pooley, Gerrard, Hollis, Morton, & Astbury, 2001). T2 DM develops in later adult life, accounting for 95% of all cases. There are currently over 170 million people living with DM across the globe. By 2030, these figures are expected to rise to 366 million (WHO, 2006). If untreated, DM can lead to major complications such as coronary heart disease, kidney failure, and limb amputations. More than 75% of patients who have DM for more than 20 years will have some form of visual impairment caused by retinopathy

Research paper thumbnail of ‘School refusal’

Social Theory and Health Education

Research paper thumbnail of ‘What Kind of Education System are We Offering’: The Views of Education Professionals on School Refusal

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly... more In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly given the adverse effects on young people’s social, emotional and educational development. School refusal is understood differently within contemporary literature; as a symptom of an underlying mental illness or disorder, or alternatively, as a signal that all is not well in the young person’s world. These varying construal’s have important implications for education responses to school refusal. This study explores education professionals' views and experiences of school refusal within second level schools in Ireland. The findings from seventeen in-depth interviews highlight the complex nature of school refusal and unique challenges it presents for professionals, young people and parents. Key themes include emotional and psychological distress experienced by young people and their exposure to adverse childhood experiences and trauma; the influence of family socio economic status a...

Research paper thumbnail of ‘What Kind of Education System are We Offering’: The Views of Education Professionals on School Refusal

International journal of educational psychology, Feb 24, 2021

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly... more In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly given the adverse effects on young people's social, emotional and educational development. School refusal is understood differently within contemporary literature; as a symptom of an underlying mental illness or disorder, or alternatively, as a signal that all is not well in the young person's world. These varying construal's have important implications for education responses to school refusal. This study explores education professionals' views and experiences of school refusal within second level schools in Ireland. The findings from seventeen in-depth interviews highlight the complex nature of school refusal and unique challenges it presents for professionals, young people and parents. Key themes include emotional and psychological distress experienced by young people and their exposure to adverse childhood experiences and trauma; the influence of family socio economic status and unequal access to support services and resources; the pressures for academic achievement and resulting conflictual relationships within the school environment and between home and school. This study highlights the need for trauma-informed approaches in schools and urges future research to consider school refusal within wider debates on social justice and the goals and purposes of education.

Research paper thumbnail of The experience of diabetic retinopathy: A qualitative study

British Journal of Health Psychology, Oct 11, 2011

Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences ... more Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences of people with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and how they manage their daily lives. Methods. Individual, semi-structured interviews were held with 10 individuals residing in Co. Donegal, Ireland who were diagnosed with diabetes and had visual loss as a result of retinopathy. Verbatim transcripts of these interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results. The main themes identified in the qualitative analysis were losses resulting from DR; coping with the emotional impact of loss; and self-management and lifestyle. DR was associated with a number of losses. The visual loss was accompanied by a sense of dependence, social isolation, and the loss of important social and occupational roles. The perceived loss of independence and mobility resulted in a need for support in managing the lifestyle changes necessary for good blood sugar control particularly with regard to exercise. A variety of coping strategies were employed and social and family support was perceived to be important to maintain psychological well-being. Conclusions. The findings highlight the importance of providing these individuals with appropriate professional support to facilitate the management of both conditions. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. DM occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin (Type 1) or when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin [Type 2 (T2)] (Marshall & Flyvbjerg, 2006; Pooley, Gerrard, Hollis, Morton, & Astbury, 2001). T2 DM develops in later adult life, accounting for 95% of all cases. There are currently over 170 million people living with DM across the globe. By 2030, these figures are expected to rise to 366 million (WHO, 2006). If untreated, DM can lead to major complications such as coronary heart disease, kidney failure, and limb amputations. More than 75% of patients who have DM for more than 20 years will have some form of visual impairment caused by retinopathy

Research paper thumbnail of ‘School refusal’

Routledge eBooks, Mar 27, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of The experience of diabetic retinopathy: A qualitative study

British Journal of Health Psychology, 2011

Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences ... more Objectives. The aim of this study was to address the gap in our understanding of the experiences of people with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and how they manage their daily lives. Methods. Individual, semi-structured interviews were held with 10 individuals residing in Co. Donegal, Ireland who were diagnosed with diabetes and had visual loss as a result of retinopathy. Verbatim transcripts of these interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results. The main themes identified in the qualitative analysis were losses resulting from DR; coping with the emotional impact of loss; and self-management and lifestyle. DR was associated with a number of losses. The visual loss was accompanied by a sense of dependence, social isolation, and the loss of important social and occupational roles. The perceived loss of independence and mobility resulted in a need for support in managing the lifestyle changes necessary for good blood sugar control particularly with regard to exercise. A variety of coping strategies were employed and social and family support was perceived to be important to maintain psychological well-being. Conclusions. The findings highlight the importance of providing these individuals with appropriate professional support to facilitate the management of both conditions. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. DM occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin (Type 1) or when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin [Type 2 (T2)] (Marshall & Flyvbjerg, 2006; Pooley, Gerrard, Hollis, Morton, & Astbury, 2001). T2 DM develops in later adult life, accounting for 95% of all cases. There are currently over 170 million people living with DM across the globe. By 2030, these figures are expected to rise to 366 million (WHO, 2006). If untreated, DM can lead to major complications such as coronary heart disease, kidney failure, and limb amputations. More than 75% of patients who have DM for more than 20 years will have some form of visual impairment caused by retinopathy

Research paper thumbnail of ‘School refusal’

Social Theory and Health Education

Research paper thumbnail of ‘What Kind of Education System are We Offering’: The Views of Education Professionals on School Refusal

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly... more In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the issue of school refusal, particularly given the adverse effects on young people’s social, emotional and educational development. School refusal is understood differently within contemporary literature; as a symptom of an underlying mental illness or disorder, or alternatively, as a signal that all is not well in the young person’s world. These varying construal’s have important implications for education responses to school refusal. This study explores education professionals' views and experiences of school refusal within second level schools in Ireland. The findings from seventeen in-depth interviews highlight the complex nature of school refusal and unique challenges it presents for professionals, young people and parents. Key themes include emotional and psychological distress experienced by young people and their exposure to adverse childhood experiences and trauma; the influence of family socio economic status a...