Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that focus on contemporary social issues and foster curiosity, critical thinking and compassion in students and graduates. Complementing and underpinning these offerings is a research agenda focused on exploring and understanding the key social issues of our times. Key and emerging research themes include social psychology, clinical and health psychology and experimental psychology.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Emmanuel Affum Osei
- Centre for Social Issues Research - Assistant Professor
- Department of Psychology - Assistant Professor
Person: Academic
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Elayne Ahern
- Department of Psychology - Associate Professor
- Centre for Social Issues Research - Associate Professor
- Health Research Institute - Associate Professor
Person: Academic
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Alignment and Differentiation: How Language and Network Proximity Drive Opinion-Based Group Formation Online
Morselli, D., Durrheim, K., Beramendi, M., Sepahpour-Fard, M., Mafunda, M., Martinez Torres, A., Ohamadike, N., Quayle, M. & Schuld, M., Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Social Psychology. 56, 1, p. 210-224 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying social emotional learning across secondary school transition: An evaluation of the Motus social emotional learning pilot program
Shum, C., Dockray, S., Gallagher, S. & McMahon, J., Jun 2026, In: Journal of School Psychology. 116, 101548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A quantitative study of social identity, social support and perceived stress in online support groups for family caregivers
Daynes-Kearney, R. & Gallagher, S., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 31, 5, p. 2080-2097 18 p., 13591053251377890.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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University Hospital of Geneva
O'Shea, D. (Visiting researcher), Gallagher, S. (Visiting researcher), McAleese, A. (Visiting researcher) & Ahern, L. (Visiting researcher)
13 Jan 2026 → 16 Jan 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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university hospital hamburg-eppendorf
Gallagher, S. (Visiting researcher)
3 Dec 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Prizes
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American Society of Criminology, Division of International Criminology, Post-Graduate Award
Bradshaw, D. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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Press/Media
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Limerick study exposes hidden struggles of young carers with many experiencing anxiety and self-harm
4/07/25
1 Media contribution
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ChatGPT or CheatGPT? Irish students weigh in in the latest AI
O'Connor, C., Lyons, R. & Lannon, F.
14/06/23
1 Media contribution
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Student theses
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How strong is the echo chamber? Examining the online discussion around the Repeal the Eighth and the Irish Marriage referendums in Ireland
B. Pena, C. (Author), O'Sullivan, D. (Supervisor) & MacCarron, P. (Supervisor), Jan 2022Student thesis: Master's thesis
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Information diffusion on polarised networks: empirical analysis and mathematical modelling
B. Pena, C. (Author), O'Sullivan, D. (Supervisor) & MacCarron, P. (Supervisor), Jan 2026Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Migrant Mental Health: The Role of Social Identity
Brance, K. (Author), Bentall, R. P. (Supervisor) & Chatzimpyros, V. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis