Eilis Hennessy is senior lecturer in developmental psychology in UCD School of Psychology and was Head of School from 2009 to 2012.  She has previously held lecturing positions in the Psychology Department in Sheffield University, and University College Cork and was a research officer in the Thomas Coram Research Unit in the University of London for two years.  She joined UCD School of Psychology in 1996 and was lecturer in psychology from then until 2005.

 

Associations

Association: British Psychological Society, Function/Role: Chartered Psychologist

Association: Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Function/Role: Irish branch member

       

Committees

Committee : Child Development and Education Expert Panel of the National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland

Employment

Employer: University of Sheffield Position: Lecturer

Employer: Thomas Coram Research Unit Position: Research Officer

Employer: Department of Applied Psychology, University College Cork Position: College Lecturer (temporary)

Education

Year 1986 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: PhD Subject:

Year 1980 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: BA Subject:

         

     

Peer Reviewed Journals

O'Farrelly, C. & Hennessy, E. (2013) 'A comparison of saliva collection methods with preschool children: The perspectives of children, parents, and childcare practitioners'. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, . [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Rooney, B., Benson, C. & Hennessy, E. (2012) 'The apparent reality of movies and emotional arousal: A study using physiological and self-report measures'. Poetics, 40 :405-422. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

O'Farrelly, C. & Hennessy, E. (2012) 'Considering the realities of salivary research with young children: What's spit all about?'. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, . Link to full text [Details]

O'Driscoll, C., Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & McKeague, L. (2012) 'Explicit and implicit stigma towards peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence'. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 53 (10):1054-1062. Link to full text [Details]

McIntyre, R. & Hennessy, E.; (2012) 'He's just enthusiastic. Is that such a bad thing?: Experiences of Parents of Children with ADHD'. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 17 (1):65-82. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Swords, L., Heary, C. & Hennessy, E.; (2011) 'Factors predicting children's acceptance of peers with ADHD and depression'. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 52 (9):933-941. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C.; (2011) 'Development of the Children's Attributions about Psychological Problems in their Peers (CAPPP) Scale'. Child Care Health and Development, 37 (3):446-455. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C.; (2011) 'Adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for ADHD and depression'. Journal of Adolescence, 34 :485-492. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Hennessy, E., Hernández, R., Kieran, P., & McLoughlin, H.; (2010) 'Translating teaching and learning across disciplines in a modular system'. Teaching in Higher Education, 15 (6):675-689. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Quinn, M. & Hennessy, E.; (2010) 'Peer relationships across the preschool to school transition'. Early Education & Development, 21 (6):825-842. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Byrne, A. & Hennessy, E.; (2009) 'Understanding Challenging Behaviour: Perspectives of Children and Adolescents with a Moderate Intellectual Disability'. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22 :317-325. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Hennessy, E. & Heary, C.; (2009) 'The Development of Children's Understanding of Common Psychological Problems'. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14 (1):42-47. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Hennessy, E., Swords, L. & Heary, C.; (2008) 'Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers: A review of the literature'. Child: Care, Health and Development, 34 (1):4-9. [DOI] Link to full text [Details]

Heary, C. & Hennessy, E.; (2006) 'Focus groups versus individual interviews: A comparison of data'. THE IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 27 (1-2):58-68. Link to full text [Details]

Heary, C., & Hennessy, E.; (2002) 'Focus group interviews in pediatric health care'. Journal of Paediatic Psychology, 27 :47-57. [Details]

Guerin, S. & Hennessy, E.; (2002) 'Pupils definitions of bullying'. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 17 :249-262. [Details]

Guerin, S. & Hennessy, E.; (2001) 'Examining reported involvement in bullying in Irish primary schools'. Journal of Child Centred Practice, 8 :55-65. [Details]

Hennessy, E., & Hogan, D. M.; (2000) 'Twenty-five years of developmental and child psychology in Ireland: An analysis of PsycLit and ERIC data bases'. Irish Journal of Psychology, 21 :105-121. [Details]

Rhodes, S., & Hennessy, E.; (2000) 'The effects of specialised training on caregivers and children in early-years settings: An evaluation of the Foundation Course in Playgroup Practice'. Early Childhood Research: Quarterly, 15 (4):559-576. [Details]

Other Journals

Hennessy, E. Donnelly, M.; (2005) 'After-school care in disadvantaged areas: The perspectives of children, parents and experts' . [Details]

Conference Publications

McIntyre, R. & Hennessy, E.; (2011) Seeking multiple perspectives: A qualitative investigation of AD/HD in Ireland Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development [Details]

O'Farrelly, C. & Hennessy, E.; (2011) Moving on up: Children's experiences of transitions to new classrooms in childcare settings Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) So you are looking for spit! An investigation of parents' perspectives of saliva sampling techniques 31st World Conference on Stress and Anxiety Research [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) 'We're here because we are big' Investigating children's experiences of graduating to new classrooms in early childhood care and education settings 20th European Early Childhood Association Conference [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) Becoming the parent of a preschooler: Parents' perceptions of their children's transitions in early childhood care and education settings British Psychological Society Developmental Section Annual Conference [Details]

McIntyre, Ruth & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) ADHD in the classroom: Experiences of teachers in mainstream and special educational settings 32nd International School Psychology Association Conference [Details]

McIntyre, Ruth & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) 'The child takes over': Parents' experiences of ADHD 40th Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) Spitting for Science: An investigation of children's perspectives of saliva sampling devices 32nd International School Psychology Association Conference [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2010) Observing transitions: The effects of graduating to a new childcare class on young children's behaviour 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland [Details]

McIntyre, Ruth & Hennessy, Eilis; (2009) Parents' perspectives of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Ireland British Psychological Society Developmental Section Annual Conference [Details]

McIntyre, Ruth & Hennessy, Eilis; (2009) Views and experiences of boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland [Details]

O'Farrelly, Christine & Hennessy, Eilis; (2009) Observing transitions: The effects of graduating to a new childcare class on young children's behaviour 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland [Details]

Hennessy, E., Swords, L. & Heary, C.; (2009) Children's and adolescents' reactions to peers who are depressed: Beliefs about personal responsibility and the need for help Fourth International Conference on Stigma The Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, [Details]

Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & Swords, S.; (2009) Children and adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for peers with psychological difficulties Biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development Denver, Colorado, USA, [Details]

Hennessy, E., Hernandez, R., Kieran, P. & McLoughlin, H. (2008) Students' motivation for module choices in an Irish University Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference Liverpool, UK, [Details]

O'Keeffe, L., Hennessy, E.; (2008) Gender stereotyping in children's reports of emotional expression and help seeking behaviour 20th Biennial ISSBD Meeting [Details]

Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C.; (2008) Measuring children's beliefs about psychological disorders in their peers: Development of the Causes of Psychological Problems Scal (CoPPS) 20th Biennial ISSBD Meeting [Details]

Quinn, M. & Hennessy, E.; (2008) Positive contributions of early peer relationships during the transition to school 20th Biennial ISSBD Meeting [Details]

Hennessy, E., Hernandez, R., Kieran, P., McLoughlin, H.; (2008) Translating teaching and learning across disciplines in a modular system Does teaching and learning translate? Learning across the U21network [Details]

Hennessy, E., Swords, L. & Heary, C.; (2007) A model of factors predicting children's acceptance of peers with ADHD and depression Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development [Details]

Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C.; (2006) Children's understanding of psychological disorders: A developmental analysis International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development , 02-JUL-06 - 06-JUL-06 [Details]

Egan, A., Moran, A., Hennessy, E., O'Connell, M.; (2005) The design, implementation and evaluation of a learning skills intervention for First Year Psychology students European Conference on Educational Research , 05-SEP-05 - 10-SEP-05 [Details]

Swords, L., Heary, C., Hennessy, E.; (2005) Children's perceptions of psychological disorders: A developmental analysis of attitudes Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference , 17-NOV-05 - 20-NOV-05 [Details]

Swords, L., Heary, C., Hennessy, E.; (2005) Children's understanding of mental health: A review of the literature British Psychological Society Developmental Section annual Conference [Details]

Hennessy, E., Griffin, C.; (2006) A comparison of children's and trainee clinical psychologists' beliefs about appropriate sources of help for mental health problems in childhood British Psychological Society Developmental Section annual Conference [Details]

Egan, A., Moran, A., Hennessy, E., O'Connell, M.; (2005) Evaluating a learning skills intervention for First Year students in University College, Dublin European Conference on Educational Research , 05-AUG-05 - 09-AUG-05 [Details]

Published Reports

Hennessy, E. & Donnelly, M.; (2003) After-school care in disadvantaged rural and urban areas: Making choices, having a good time and learning? . Combat Poverty Agency, Dublin. [Details]

                                       

Working Paper

Hennessy, E. & Donnelly, M.; (2005) After-school care in disadvantaged areas: The perspectives of children, parents and experts. Dublin: Working Paper [Details]

                                             

Research Interests

Health related stigma in childhood and adolescence Children's experiences in out-of-home care.

Research Projects

Sponsor : Health Research Board (HRB) Title : The stigmatization of psychological difficulties in children: an exploration of self and public stigma Start Date / End Date : 01-OCT-09 / 30-SEP-12

Sponsor : Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) Title : Children's Perceptions of Psychological Disorders: A Development Analysis Start Date / End Date : 01-SEP-03 / 01-DEC-07

Sponsor : Combat Poverty Agency Title : After-school in disadvantaged rural and urban areas. Start Date / End Date : 01-JAN-02 / 31-DEC-02

Sponsor : Katherine Howard Foundation Title : High/Scope curriculum evaluation in the border counties Start Date / End Date : 18-JAN-00 / 31-MAR-00

Sponsor : Health Research Board (HRB) Title : Measuring children¿s satisfaction with paediatric services Start Date / End Date : 01-JUL-98 / 30-JUN-20

   

Teaching Philosophy

I aim to support student learning through personal interactions and provision of well-designed material that can be accessed outside class-time. I encourage students to develop transferrable cognitive, social and personal skills. I facilitate independent learning and collaboration with peers.

Modules Coordinated

201200   PSY50030     Psychology: Psychology writing group II

201200   PSY40310     Psychology: Psychology writing group

     

Innovation & Leadership

Head of Teaching & Learning in the UCD School of Psychology from 2005-2009. UCD Fellow in Teaching and Academic Development from 2007-2009. I have researched and written about my teaching and published findings in peer reviewed journals as well as presenting them at international conferences. Conferences include: Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference; 11th European Congress of Psychology; Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference. A collaborative study on modularisation was published in Teaching in Higher Education.

Internal Collaborators

Dr Amanda Gibney, School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Amanda's web page

External Collaborators

Dr Caroline Heary, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway Caroline's web page Dr Lorraine Swords, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin Lorraine's web page