Dr Jolanta Burke

Biography
Research Interests
Books
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2020 | Positive psychology and school leadership: The new science of positive educational leadership.
Burke, J. (2020) Positive psychology and school leadership: The new science of positive educational leadership. New York: Nova. [Details] |
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2020 | The ultimate guide to implementing wellbeing programmes for school.
Burke, J. (2020) The ultimate guide to implementing wellbeing programmes for school. Abingdon: Routledge. [Details] |
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2016 | Happiness after 30: The paradox of aging.
Burke, J. (2016) Happiness after 30: The paradox of aging. Dublin: Jumpp. [Details] |
Book Chapters
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2020 | 'Positive Cyberpsychology: A conceptual framework of an emerging field'
Burke, J. (2020) 'Positive Cyberpsychology: A conceptual framework of an emerging field' In: Kostik, A. & Chadee, D (eds). Positive psychology. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. [Details] |
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2019 | 'Strength-based coaching - A positive psychology intervention'
Burke, J. & Passmore, J. (2019) 'Strength-based coaching - A positive psychology intervention' In: van Zyl, L. & Rothmann, S (eds). Positive psychological interventions: Approaches to capacity development with multi-cultural contexts. USA: Springer. [Details] |
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2016 | 'Re-thinking well-being measures in bullying and cyberbullying research'
Burke, J. & Minton, S.J. (2016) 'Re-thinking well-being measures in bullying and cyberbullying research' In: Bullying and cyberbullying: Prevalence, psychological impact and intervention strategies. New York: Novapublishers. [Details] |
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2013 | 'Positive Psychology in Guidance Counselling'
Burke, J. & Minton, S. (2013) 'Positive Psychology in Guidance Counselling' In: School Guidance Handbook. Dublin: NCGE. [Details] |
Published Reports
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2020 | The Class of 2020: The experience of Leaving Certificate students during COVID-19 in Ireland.
Quinn, P., McGilloway, S., & Burke, J. (2020) The Class of 2020: The experience of Leaving Certificate students during COVID-19 in Ireland. Maynooth University, Maynooth. [full-text] [Details] |
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2020 | Wellbeing of Post-primary School Leaders in Ireland: A report for NAPD.
Burke, J. & Kinnarney, P. (2020) Wellbeing of Post-primary School Leaders in Ireland: A report for NAPD. Maynooth University, Maynooth. [Details] |
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2020 | Covid-19 Practice in Primary Schools: A Two-month Follow-up.
Dempsey, M & Burke, J. (2020) Covid-19 Practice in Primary Schools: A Two-month Follow-up. Maynooth University, Maynooth. [Details] |
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2020 | Covid-19 Practice in Primary Schools in Ireland.
Burke, J & Dempsey, M (2020) Covid-19 Practice in Primary Schools in Ireland. Maynooth University, Dublin. [Details] |
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2020 | Primary School Leaders’ Concerns about Reopening Schools After the Covid-19 Closure.
Burke, J. (2020) Primary School Leaders’ Concerns about Reopening Schools After the Covid-19 Closure. Maynooth University, Maynooth. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
Year | Publication | |
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2020 | 'Positive education and school psychology during COVID-19 pandemic'
Burke, J. & Arslan, G. (2020) 'Positive education and school psychology during COVID-19 pandemic'. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 4 (2):137-139 [Details] |
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2019 | 'Well-being in post-primary schools in Ireland: the assessment and contribution of character strengths'
Burke, J. & Minton, S.J. (2019) 'Well-being in post-primary schools in Ireland: the assessment and contribution of character strengths'. Irish Educational Studies, 38 (2):177-192 [Details] |
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2019 | 'Fostering a sense of belonging at an international school in France: An experimental study'
Dunleavy, G. & Burke, J. (2019) 'Fostering a sense of belonging at an international school in France: An experimental study'. Educational and Child Psychology, [Details] |
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2018 | 'Conceptual framework for a positive psychology coaching practice'
Burke, J. (2018) 'Conceptual framework for a positive psychology coaching practice'. The Coaching Psychologist, [full-text] [Details] |
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2018 | 'A dream of a retirement: The longitudinal experiences and perceived retirement wellbeing of recent retirees following a tailored intervention linking best possible self-expressive writing with goal-setting'
Round, J., Burke, J. (2018) 'A dream of a retirement: The longitudinal experiences and perceived retirement wellbeing of recent retirees following a tailored intervention linking best possible self-expressive writing with goal-setting'. International Coaching Psychology Journal, 13 (2):27-45 [full-text] [Details] |
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2018 | 'Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and work engagement in residential child care'
Audin, K., Burke, J., Ivtzan, I. (2018) 'Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and work engagement in residential child care'. The Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 17 (3):1-25 [full-text] [Details] |
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2018 | 'Sleeping with the frenemy: How restricting ‘bedroom use’ of smartphones impacts happiness and wellbeing'
Hughes, N. & Burke, J. (2018) 'Sleeping with the frenemy: How restricting ‘bedroom use’ of smartphones impacts happiness and wellbeing'. Computers in Human Behavior, 85 :236-244 [full-text] [Details] |
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2018 | 'Integrating coaching and positive psychology: Concepts and practice'
van Nieuwerburgh, C, Lomas, T., & Burke, J. (2018) 'Integrating coaching and positive psychology: Concepts and practice'. Coaching, [full-text] [Details] |
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2017 | 'Exploring the Role of Purpose in the Lives of Career Changers: A Qualitative Inquiry'
Zhu, J.J., Lomas, T., Burke, J. & Ivtzan, I. (2017) 'Exploring the Role of Purpose in the Lives of Career Changers: A Qualitative Inquiry'. Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, 1 (2):109-128 [full-text] [Details] |
Other Journals
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2018 | 'The languishing limbo: Coaching for wellbeing'
Burke, J. (2018) 'The languishing limbo: Coaching for wellbeing' Coaching Today, . [Details] |
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2018 | 'Turning stress into positive energy: An evaluation of a workplace intervention'
Burke, J. (2018) 'Turning stress into positive energy: An evaluation of a workplace intervention' Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice, . [Details] |
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2017 | 'The clinical practice of wellbeing'
Burke, J. (2017) 'The clinical practice of wellbeing' Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, :14-17. [Details] |
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2017 | 'When Irish Therapist Eyes are smiling - a study into Floundering, Wellbeing and Flourishing in Irish Therapists'
Burke, J. & Hackett, M. (2017) 'When Irish Therapist Eyes are smiling - a study into Floundering, Wellbeing and Flourishing in Irish Therapists' The Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 17 (3) :20-26. [Details] |
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2016 | 'Post Traumatic Growth: Examining an increase of optimism amongst the targets of bullying in Ireland'
Burke, J. (2016) 'Post Traumatic Growth: Examining an increase of optimism amongst the targets of bullying in Ireland' The Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 16 (2) :11-15. [Details] |
Conference Contributions
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2020 | The psychology of people at their best.
Jolanta Burke (2020) The psychology of people at their best. [Keynote Address], Wandsworth Annual Headteacher Conference, Brighton, UK [Details] |
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2020 | Preparing for the workforce of the future.
Collins, M. & Burke, J. (2020) Preparing for the workforce of the future. [Oral Presentation], 32nd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic [Details] |
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2020 | The impact of stress and wellbeing on the school leaders' role sustainability.
Jolanta Burke (2020) The impact of stress and wellbeing on the school leaders' role sustainability. [Keynote Address], NAPD Annual Symposium, Dubliln [Details] |
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2018 | Strengths amongst bullies.
Burke, J. (2018) Strengths amongst bullies. [Oral Presentation], European Network of Positive Psychology Conference, Angers, France [Details] |
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2017 | Childless and thriving: A mixed approach study of women, who want to have children but cannot.
Burke, J. (2017) Childless and thriving: A mixed approach study of women, who want to have children but cannot. [Oral Presentation], World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montreal. Canada [Details] |
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2017 | The Peaceful Triad: character strengths acting as a shield against school bullying.
Burke, J. (2017) The Peaceful Triad: character strengths acting as a shield against school bullying. [Oral Presentation], World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montreal, Canada [Details] |
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2016 | Positive careers.
Burke, J. (2016) Positive careers. [Keynote Address], Kick Start, Galway, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | Building psychological resilience.
Burke, J. (2016) Building psychological resilience. [Oral Presentation], Annual PCI College Conference, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2016 | Applying positive psychology in addiction.
Burke, J. (2016) Applying positive psychology in addiction. [Keynote Address], ATSAC, London, UK [Details] |
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2015 | Applying positive psychology in student work.
Burke, J. (2015) Applying positive psychology in student work. [Keynote Address], CSS Biannual Conference, Cork, Ireland [Details] |
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2015 | Applying positive psychology in guidance counselling.
Burke, J. (2015) Applying positive psychology in guidance counselling. [Keynote Address], IGC Annual Conference, Waterford, Ireland [Details] |
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2015 | Tools for enahancing wellbeing.
Burke, J. (2015) Tools for enahancing wellbeing. [Keynote Address], Pfizer Annual Conference, Madrid, Spain [Details] |
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2015 | Workplace resilience.
Burke, J. (2015) Workplace resilience. [Keynote Address], PCI Consulting, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2015 | Psychology at work.
Burke, J. (2015) Psychology at work. [Keynote Address], Professional Women Network Conference, Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2014 | Psychological resilience: applying positive psychology in Guidance Counselling.
Burke, J. (2014) Psychological resilience: applying positive psychology in Guidance Counselling. [Oral Presentation], ESAI Annual Conference, Cork [Details] |
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2012 | applying positive psychology in education.
Burke, J. (2012) applying positive psychology in education. [Invited Oral Presentation], Youth and education, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland [Details] |
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2012 | The art of wellbeing.
Burke, J. (2012) The art of wellbeing. [Keynote Address], Annual Primerica Conference, Donegal, Ireland [Details] |
Article
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2020 | Don’t refer to them as ‘the ‘Polish child’ or ‘the Chinese child’ – learn their name and use it.
Weyman, S. (2020) Don’t refer to them as ‘the ‘Polish child’ or ‘the Chinese child’ – learn their name and use it. Article [Details] |
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2019 | Well-being of students starts to decline from the moment they enter secondary school.
Burke, J. (2019) Well-being of students starts to decline from the moment they enter secondary school. Article [Details] |
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2018 | Blue Monday is a hoax - but it could become the most depressing day of the year if you don't watch out.
Burke, J. (2018) Blue Monday is a hoax - but it could become the most depressing day of the year if you don't watch out. Article [Details] |
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2016 | Five reasons why we (eventually) become happier as we get older.
Burke, J. (2016) Five reasons why we (eventually) become happier as we get older. Article [Details] |
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2014 | Go to the happy place.
Burke, J. (2014) Go to the happy place. Article [Details] |
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2014 | Positive eating.
Burke, J. (2014) Positive eating. Article [Details] |
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2014 | Positive body: Boost your energy.
Burke, J. (2014) Positive body: Boost your energy. Article [Details] |
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2013 | Thinking of changing your job? Think again.
Burke, J. (2013) Thinking of changing your job? Think again. Article [Details] |
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2013 | Making happy children.
Burke, J. (2013) Making happy children. Article [Details] |
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2013 | Your mood and food.
Burke, J. (2013) Your mood and food. Article [Details] |
Educational Article
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2013 | A balanced life full of meaning and engagement.
Burke, J. (2013) A balanced life full of meaning and engagement. Educational Article [Details] |
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2013 | Positive body.
Burke, J. (2013) Positive body. Educational Article [Details] |
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2013 | Positive education: The way forward.
Burke, J. (2013) Positive education: The way forward. Educational Article [Details] |
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2013 | Positive psychology strengths and resilience.
Burke, J. (2013) Positive psychology strengths and resilience. Educational Article [Details] |
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2013 | Positive psychotherapy.
Burke, J. (2013) Positive psychotherapy. Educational Article [Details] |
Blog
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2014 | How can you feel positive, when you're flooded with negativity?.
Burke, J. (2014) How can you feel positive, when you're flooded with negativity?. Blog [Details] |
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2014 | Challenge yourself and watch your life change for the better.
Burke, J. (2014) Challenge yourself and watch your life change for the better. Blog [Details] |
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2014 | Weather and happiness.
Burke, J. (2014) Weather and happiness. Blog [Details] |
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2014 | Positive self-deception: Stop beating yourself up.
Burke, J. (2014) Positive self-deception: Stop beating yourself up. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | Boost your happiness with acts of kindness.
Burke, J. (2013) Boost your happiness with acts of kindness. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | People matter - the importance of friendship.
Burke, J. (2013) People matter - the importance of friendship. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | How to survive a Christmas family spat.
Burke, J. (2013) How to survive a Christmas family spat. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | The madness of Christmas shopping.
Burke, J. (2013) The madness of Christmas shopping. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | To err is human.
Burke, J. (2013) To err is human. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | Eat yourself happy.
Burke, J. (2013) Eat yourself happy. Blog [Details] |
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2013 | Positive psychology: what is it all about?.
Burke, J. (2013) Positive psychology: what is it all about?. Blog [Details] |
Media
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2019 | The gift of giving: Why random acts of kindness are good for you.
Stokes, V. (2019) The gift of giving: Why random acts of kindness are good for you. Media [Details] |
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2019 | New study reveals 'killjoy' impact of progressing through secondary school.
Sheila Weyman (2019) New study reveals 'killjoy' impact of progressing through secondary school. Media [Details] |
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2017 | Pack your bags to give children 'happiness anchors'.
Weyman, S. (2017) Pack your bags to give children 'happiness anchors'. Media [Details] |
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2017 | Friends are key to a longer life.
Cochrane, S. (2017) Friends are key to a longer life. Media [Details] |
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2016 | Moderate adversity can make you a happier person.
O'Morain, P. (2016) Moderate adversity can make you a happier person. Media [Details] |
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2016 | Alumni Interviews.
Burke, J. (2016) Alumni Interviews. Media [Details] |
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2015 | How to host a child's party without breaking the bank or your kitchen.
Weyman, S. (2015) How to host a child's party without breaking the bank or your kitchen. Media [Details] |
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2015 | The happy crew: 30 people making life better.
Sweeney, T. (2015) The happy crew: 30 people making life better. Media [Details] |
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2015 | Don't worry, be happy: Is happiness as simple as accepting life as it comes?.
Neligan, O. (2015) Don't worry, be happy: Is happiness as simple as accepting life as it comes?. Media [Details] |
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2015 | 'We'll fix it' parents do their children no favours.
Weyman, S. (2015) 'We'll fix it' parents do their children no favours. Media [Details] |
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2014 | It's time to teach your kids happiness.
Bielenberg, K. (2014) It's time to teach your kids happiness. Media [Details] |
Magazine Article
Year | Publication | |
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2014 | Happy slimming.
Burke, J. (2014) Happy slimming. Magazine Article [Details] |
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2011 | Divorce and psychological wellbeing.
Burke, J. (2011) Divorce and psychological wellbeing. Magazine Article [Details] |
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2011 | Flourishing.
Burke, J. (2011) Flourishing. Magazine Article [Details] |
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2011 | The psychology of time perspectives.
Burke, J. (2011) The psychology of time perspectives. Magazine Article [Details] |
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2011 | Character strengths.
Burke, J. (2011) Character strengths. Magazine Article [Details] |
Newspaper Articles
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2016 | Weather making you depressed? Let a psychologist explain.
Burke, J. (2016) Weather making you depressed? Let a psychologist explain. Newspaper Articles [Details] |
Radio Presentation
Year | Publication | |
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2015 | Resilience.
East Coast FM Declan Meehan Show (2015) Resilience. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2015 | Beat stress at work.
Today FM Sunday Business Show (2015) Beat stress at work. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2015 | Authenticity.
Upbeat on Air with Sheana Keane (2015) Authenticity. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Cancer and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Cancer and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Travelling and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Travelling and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Bereavement and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Bereavement and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Posttraumatic Growth.
Dublin City FM (2014) Posttraumatic Growth. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Happiness and relationships.
Dublin City FM (2014) Happiness and relationships. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Wellbeing across lifespan.
Dublin City FM (2014) Wellbeing across lifespan. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Singlehood and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Singlehood and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Fashion and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Fashion and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Happiness in schools.
Burke, J. (2014) Happiness in schools. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2014 | Prison and wellbeing.
Dublin City FM (2014) Prison and wellbeing. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2013 | Building resilience in our children.
Today FM Anton Savage Show (2013) Building resilience in our children. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2013 | Boosting positive emotions at work.
Today FM Sunday Business Show (2013) Boosting positive emotions at work. Radio Presentation [Details] |
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2013 | Learning optimism at work.
Today FM Sunday Business Show (2013) Learning optimism at work. Radio Presentation [Details] |
Podcast
Year | Publication | |
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2018 | Positive psychology and money.
Burke, J. (2018) Positive psychology and money. Podcast [Details] |
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2017 | Jolanta Burke on burnout, harmonious passion, positive workplaces and helping others.
Changing academic life (2017) Jolanta Burke on burnout, harmonious passion, positive workplaces and helping others. Podcast [Details] |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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British Psychological Society | Chartered Psychologist | / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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Faculty of Social Sciences Research Committee | Member | 2020 / 2023 |
Reviews
Journal | Role | |
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European Journal Of Psychology Of Education | Reviewer | |
Journal Of Positive School Psychology | Editor-in-Chief | |
Journal Of Positive Psychology And Wellbeing | Editor |