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Dr Carmen Kealy
BA, PhD
Contact Details
Postdoctoral Researcher
Health Promotion Research Centre
University of Galway Campus
Galway City
T: +353877428457
M: +353877428457
E: ckealy@universityofgalway.ie
https://twitter.com/carmenkealy1?lang=en
Health Promotion Research Centre
University of Galway Campus
Galway City
T: +353877428457
M: +353877428457
E: ckealy@universityofgalway.ie
https://twitter.com/carmenkealy1?lang=en
Biography
Research Interests
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2024) | 'The COVID-19 pandemic and adolescents' and young adults' experiences at school: A systematic narrative review'
Aprile D Benner , Madeline K Harrington , Carmen Kealy , Chidozie E Nwafor (2024) 'The COVID-19 pandemic and adolescents' and young adults' experiences at school: A systematic narrative review'. Journal Of Research On Adolescence : The Official Journal Of The Society For Research On Adolescence, [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2024) | 'Coproduction of accessible digital mental health supports in partnership with young people from marginalised backgrounds: a scoping review protocol'
Kealy, Carmen and Potts, Courtney and Mulvenna, Maurice D and Donohoe, Gary and O\textquoterightNeill, Siobhan and Barry, Margaret M (2024) 'Coproduction of accessible digital mental health supports in partnership with young people from marginalised backgrounds: a scoping review protocol'. BMJ Open, 14 (5) [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2024) | 'The role of family relationships on adolescents' development and adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review'
Campione-Barr, Nicole,Skinner, Ann,Moeller, Kimberly,Cui, Lixian,Kealy, Carmen,Cookston, Jeff (2024) 'The role of family relationships on adolescents' development and adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review'. Journal of Research on Adolescence, n/a (n/a) [Details] |
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| (2024) | 'Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Male Students’ Hesitancy to Study Biology in Ireland: Factors Effecting Intent in the Transition to Upper Secondary School'
Kealy, Carmen and McCauley, Veronica and Flynn, Paul (2024) 'Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Male Students’ Hesitancy to Study Biology in Ireland: Factors Effecting Intent in the Transition to Upper Secondary School'. Education Sciences, 14 (4) [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2023) | 'Addressing the needs of marginalised young people through school-based catch-up interventions during COVID-19: A case study from Ireland'
Keane, E., Flynn, N., & Kealy, C. (2023) 'Addressing the needs of marginalised young people through school-based catch-up interventions during COVID-19: A case study from Ireland'. Equity in Education and Society, 0 (0) [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2023) | 'Intra- and interpersonal factors and adolescent wellbeing during COVID-19 in three countries'
Skinner, Ann T.,Kealy, Carmen,Ranta, Mette,Benner, Aprile D.,Menesini, Ersilia,Schoon, Ingrid (2023) 'Intra- and interpersonal factors and adolescent wellbeing during COVID-19 in three countries'. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, n/a (n/a) [Details] |
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| (2023) | 'Culture and parenting: Polish migrant parents¿ perspectives on how culture shapes their parenting in a culturally diverse Irish neighbourhood'
Kealy, C & Devaney, C. (2023) 'Culture and parenting: Polish migrant parents¿ perspectives on how culture shapes their parenting in a culturally diverse Irish neighbourhood'. Journal of Family Studies, :1-19 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2022) | 'Coping with the ‘new (ab)normal’ in school: an EMA study of youth coping with the return to in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic'
Niamh Flynn and ClÃona Murray and Cormac Forkan and Carmen Kealy (2022) 'Coping with the ‘new (ab)normal’ in school: an EMA study of youth coping with the return to in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic'. Irish Educational Studies, 0 (0):1-19 [DOI] [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | '¿It's a private matter¿¿aligning the views of Polish migrant parents and Irish service providers in the delivery of parenting support'
Kealy Carmen (2023) '¿It's a private matter¿¿aligning the views of Polish migrant parents and Irish service providers in the delivery of parenting support' In: International Perspectives on Parenting Support and Parental Participation in Children and Family Services. London: Routledge. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | New Perspectives in Science Education 2023
Veronica McCauley, Carmen Kealy, Ethan Hill O¿Driscoll, Paul Flynn (2023) ¿Yes, Biology is for me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys New Perspectives in Science Education 2023 [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | Megatrends report on urbanization and migration in the context of family.
Kealy, C., Mann, J.C., Ahmadi,N., Alban, C. & He, E. (2024) Megatrends report on urbanization and migration in the context of family. DIFI and Duke University, Doha, Qatar. [Details] |
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| (2022) | `Keeping what worked best¿: Living and Learning Beyond COVID-19. Summary of Key Findings and Associated Actions from the Crisis Coping Project.
Flynn, N., Murray, C., Keane, E. & Kealy, C. (2022). `Keeping what worked best¿: Living and Learning Beyond COVID-19. (2022) `Keeping what worked best¿: Living and Learning Beyond COVID-19. Summary of Key Findings and Associated Actions from the Crisis Coping Project. National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway. [Details] |
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| (2021) | The conceptualisation and delivery of family support in Europe¿: A review of academic literature.
Devaney, C., Christiansen, Ø., Holzer, J., MacDonald, M., Matias, M., Piessens, A.,Salamon, E. & Kealy, C.. (2021) The conceptualisation and delivery of family support in Europe¿: A review of academic literature. EurofamNet, Program of the European Union. [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2021) | Mind the Gap Barriers to the realisation of the rights of children with disabilities in Ireland.
Dr Catriona Moloney, Clíona de Bhailís, Dr Danielle Kennan, Dr Carmen Kealy, Dr Shivaun Quinlivan, Professor Eilionóir Flynn and Jacqueline Phiri (2021) Mind the Gap Barriers to the realisation of the rights of children with disabilities in Ireland. Ombudsman for Children's Office, Dublin. [Details] |
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| (2021) | A review of international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children.
Devaney, C., Kealy, C., Canavan, J. and McGregor, C. (2021) A review of international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway. [Details] |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | School of Political Science and Sociology Spring Research Seminar Series,
Carmen Kealy (2021) An Integrated Model of Polish parenting in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], School of Political Science and Sociology Spring Research Seminar Series, Online event via Eventbrite , 23-APR-21. [Details] |
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| (2021) | Multilingual parenting as a migrant in Ireland: Finding your way,
Carmen Kealy (2021) Webinar for Mother Tongues. [Invited Oral Presentation], Multilingual parenting as a migrant in Ireland: Finding your way, Online event , 12-OCT-21. [Details] |
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| (2021) | A visual model to effectively support migrant families in a school setting,
Carmen Kealy (2021) Webinar for Mother Tongues. [Invited Oral Presentation], A visual model to effectively support migrant families in a school setting, Online event , 02-NOV-21. [Details] |
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| (2021) | Imagining inclusivity: The role of language in an increasingly diverse Ireland,
Carmen Kealy (2021) PhD research on Polish parenting. [Oral Presentation], Imagining inclusivity: The role of language in an increasingly diverse Ireland, Moore Institute , 01-JUL-21. [Details] |
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| (2015) | GUI Annual Conference,
Carmen Kealy (2015) Maternal educational disadvantage and children’s academic outcomes – the Irish case. [Oral Presentation], GUI Annual Conference, Dublin Castle-Session D, President’s Room , 03-DEC-15. [Details] |
Blog
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Whoever said migrant parenting was easy?.
Carmen Kealy (2021) Whoever said migrant parenting was easy?. Galway: Dr. Cassie Smith-Christmas Blog [Details] |
Book Review
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Managing Behavioural Issues in Child Care and Schools – A Quick Reference Guide.
Carmen Kealy (2021) Managing Behavioural Issues in Child Care and Schools – A Quick Reference Guide. Child Care in Practice Book Review [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2019) | Effective Family Support: Responding to What Parents Tell Us.
Carmen Kealy (2019) Effective Family Support: Responding to What Parents Tell Us. Child Care in Practice Book Review [DOI] [Details] |
Policy Contribution
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) School leaders and teachers¿ perspectives on teaching and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 4), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. NUI Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2022) | Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Furey, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Forkan, C., MacRuairc, G., Murray, C. (2022) Providing catch-up supports to young people as they transition back to in-person education (Policy Brief 5). Crisis Coping: Marginalised Young People¿s Living and Learning Experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. NUI Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2022) | `Parents¿ perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during COVID-19 (Project Brief 3)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) `Parents¿ perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during COVID-19 (Project Brief 3)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2022) | `The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Murray, C., Kealy, C., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) `The coping of young people in the school reopening phase of COVID-19 (Project Brief 2)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2022) | `The Impact of COVID 19 on young people (Project Brief 1)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series.
Keane, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, Flynn, P., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Mac Ruairc, G. and Murray, C. (2022) `The Impact of COVID 19 on young people (Project Brief 1)¿, Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during COVID-19 in Ireland Project Brief Series. Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre and School of Education, NUI Galway. Policy Contribution [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Thesis
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | Parenting in Ireland: Polish perspectives on child-rearing and help-seeking in a culturally diverse neighbourhood.
Carmen Kealy (2019) Parenting in Ireland: Polish perspectives on child-rearing and help-seeking in a culturally diverse neighbourhood. Galway: National University of Ireland, Galway Thesis [Details] |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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| 2022 | SRA COVID-19 Network Early Career Scholars Fellowship | Society for Research on Adolescence | |
| 2014 | Final Year Student Leader | NUIG | |
| 2014 | ALIVE certificate for volunteering | NUIG | |
| 2013 | Summer internship with School of Political Science and Sociology | NUIG | |
| 2012 | University Scholar For Academic Excellence | NUIG |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society for Research on Adolescence | Emerging Scholar | 01-OCT-22 / | |
| Children's Right Alliance | Member | 01-SEP-15 / | |
| Prevention and Early Intervention Network | Member | 01-SEP-23 / | |
| European Family Support Network | Emerging Scholar | 01-MAR-20 / |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMNHS REC | committee member | 01-SEP-24 / | |
| Academic Council | Research Representative | 14-NOV-22 / |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Ireland | Postdoctoral Researcher | 19-OCT-20 / |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
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| 2015 | National University of Ireland Galway | Joint BA Hons | Political Science, Sociology and Psychology | |
| 2020 | National University of Ireland Galway | PhD | Political Science and Sociology |
Languages
| Language | |
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| English | |
| German |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
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| Helium Arts | ||
| Barnardos | ||
| Rethink Ireland | ||
| Mother Tongues |
Community Engagement
| Title | Type | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching (e.g. Service learning / comunity based learning) | EAL Tutor | 01-SEP-16 / 15-JAN-25 |
Reviews
| Journal | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| BMJ Open | Reviewer | |
| Child Care In Practice | Reviewer |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Commissioned by Doha International Family Institute to lead report on Megatrends relating to Urbanisation and Migration (April-August 2024) for launch in Doha (October 2024) to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family |
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Contributor to IYF+30 global conference hosted by DIFI and Qatar Foundation. Panel session LONGING for BELONGING-what's next for migrant families. Co-panellists HE Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed, First Lady of Iraq ;Dr. Mohammed Baobaid, Founder, Executive Director of Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration;Tamim Mobayed, Researcher at beIN Media and PhD candidate at Oxford University, UK; moderated by H.E. Dr. Hend Abdalrahman Al-Muftah, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva |
Current Postgraduate Students (Taught)
| Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Paper | MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) | Y | |
| Catherine Hibbitt | MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) | Y |
Modules Taught
| Term/Year | Module Title | Module Code | Subject / Desc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Research Dissertation | EYS1119 Research Dissertation | Master of Arts (Early Childhood Studies) | |
| 2024/25 | Youth and Society | SP3137 | Sociology | |
| 2015- | Families and Children in Society and Policy | SP581 | Family, Culture and Ethnicity |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | Description of Collaboration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer E. Lansford | Duke Sanford | U.S.A. | ||
| Ann T. Skinner | Duke Sanford | U.S.A. |
