Professor Trevor Spratt
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Professor Trevor Spratt
Professor Trevor Spratt Professor in Children's Research & Director of TriCC Tel: +353 1 896 3790 |
My background is in social work with children and families and much of my current research interests derive from this professional experience. These interests are in three main areas; the performance of child welfare and protection systems both nationally and internationally, the effects of adversities experienced in childhood on later life outcomes, and the impact of services (using both subjective and objective indicators) on those who are in receipt of them. I have experience of using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and have a particular interest in studies concerned with producing evidence with respect to the outcomes of interventions. I am interested in supervising students who have clearly defined research questions in any of the areas indicated above, with aligned research methodologies and potential findings with clear impact for services and/or service users. Full Profile: Current PhD Students (Working Titles) Conlon, Tom. The Health Effects of a Tri-Factor Intervention Programme among Obese Adolescents from Low Income Families who have a Background of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Kennedy, Mary. Using the ACE Survey to Inform Service Development in a Social Care Organisation: A Case Study. Examples of PhDs Supervised to Completion Siobán, O'Brien Green (2020). Domestic Violence and Pregnancy in Ireland: Women’s Routes to Seeking Help and Safety. McGibbon, Marlene (2016). Young Carers in Northern Ireland: Perceptions of and Responses to Illness and Disability within the Family. McGavock, Lian (2012). Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in an Undergraduate Population: Associations with Health, Education and Social Services. Coulter, Stephen (2010). Systemic Family Therapy for Families who have Experienced Trauma: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Hayes, David (2007). Investigated or Supported? The Social Work Response to Non Child Protection Referrals: Perspectives from Files, Fieldworkers and Families.
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