Pastoral Care

• Purdy et al (2026) Faith in our Schools: Evaluating the role of Christian churches and organisations in Northern Ireland schools

  This mixed-methods study, commissioned by Scripture Union Northern Ireland and with data collected between March and June 2025, evaluates the […]

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• Purdy, N. (2023) Internet Use and Perceived Parental Involvement among Adolescents from Lower Socioeconomic Groups in Europe: An Exploration

  Internet usage is a salient developmental factor in adolescents’ lives. Although relevant correlates of Internet use have been documented earlier, […]

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• Purdy, N., Ballentine, M., Lyle, H., Orr, K., Symington, E., Webster, D., York, L., (2023) Growing Up Online: Children’s online activities, harm and safety in Northern Ireland – an Evidence Report.

  This mixed-methods research study was funded by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and conducted by a team from the […]

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• Purdy, N. (2021) Attitudes to Sexting Amongst Post-Primary Pupils in Northern Ireland: a Liberal Feminist Approach

  This study focuses on sexting amongst young people in Northern Ireland about which there is, as yet, very little qualitative […]

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• McMullen, J. (2020) Sitting on a wobbly chair’: mental health and wellbeing among newcomer pupils in Northern Irish schools

  Schools in Northern Ireland (NI) have become increasingly diverse with the numbers of newly arrived migrant pupils more than doubling […]

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• McMullen, J. (2020) The impact of a school-based life skills intervention in Ugandan secondary schools: perspectives of teachers and students

  The evaluation of psychosocial interventions in low income countries requires focus on cultural appropriateness, implementation, and the experiences of participants. […]

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