Biography

Patricia is currently Head of the School of Education in the University of Limerick. She began her career as a post primary school teacher before completing her PhD in the examination of supervisory relationships from a critical theory perspective. Patricia teaches courses on leadership, teacher professionalism, research methods in Ireland and abroad at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Interests

Leadership, organizational culture, toxic leadership, workplace bullying, relationships and sexuality education (RSE), social personal and health education (SPHE), LifeSkills

Professional Activities

Award

  • 2013 - Regional Excellence in Teaching Special Commendation
  • 2012 - Excellence in Teaching Award
  • 2005 - Excellence in Teaching Award

Education

  • 2010 University of Limerick - Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2001 University of Limerick - Master of Arts
  • 1999 University of Limerick - Graduate Diploma
  • 1992 Mater Dei Institute of Education - B.A.

Association

  • 1999 member, International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
  • 1999 *, Health Practice Forum (HPF) (founder member)
  • member, Educational Studies of Ireland Association

Employment

  • Univeristy of Limerick - Lecturer Social Personal and Health Education

Research Collaborators

  • - Outgoing Visitor - KU Leuven -Belgium
  • - Outgoing Visitor - KU Leuven -Belgium
  • - Outgoing Visitor - KU Leuven -Belgium
  • - Outgoing Visitor - KU Leuven -Belgium
  • - Outgoing Visitor - KU Leuven -Belgium

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors: A Systematic Literature Review

Rocliffe P.;O., Keeffe B.; Walsh L.; Stylianou M. ; Woodforde J.; García-González, L.; O Brien W.; Coppinger T. ; Sherwin I.; Mannix-McNamara P. ; MacDonncha C. (2023) The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors: A Systematic Literature Review. Adolescent Research Review

2020

Guest editorial

Hodgins M.;Mannix-McNamara P. (2020) Guest editorial. International Journal of Workplace Health Management :241-244

2016

Overview of harm reduction in prisons in seven European countries

Sander, G,Scandurra, A,Kamenska, A,MacNamara, C,Kalpaki, C,Bessa, CF,Laso, GN,Parisi, G,Varley, L,Wolny, M,Moudatsou, M,Pontes, NH,Mannix-McNamara, P,Libianchi, S,Antypas, T (2016) Overview of harm reduction in prisons in seven European countries. Harm Reduction Journal

Books

Book Chapters

2021

Teacher Well-being in an Inclusive Secondary School

Murphy, T. R. N. and Mannix-McNamara, P. (2021) Teacher Well-being in an Inclusive Secondary School. Singapore : Springer International Perspectives on Teacher Well-being and Diversity: Portals into Innovative Classroom Practice. :145-162

2021

Introduction

Murphy, T. R. N. and Mannix-McNamara, P. (2021) Introduction. Springer Strand : Springer International Perspectives on Teacher Well-being and Diversity: Portals into Innovative Classroom Practice. :1-11

2015

Preface

Simovska V.;Mannix-McNamara P. (2015) Preface. New York : Springer Schools for Health and Sustainability: Theory, Research and Practice :ix-x

Edited Books

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Other Journals

Conference Publications

Conference Contributions

2018

ICOH International Congress

Hogan, V., Hodgins, M., Pursell, L., McCurtain, S., Mannix McNamara, P., and Lewis, D. (2018) ICOH International Congress.

Published Reports

2018

Irish Workplace Behavior Study [Final Report]

Hodgins, M., Pursell, L., Hogan, V., McCurtain, S., Mannix McNamara, P., and Lewis, D. (2018) Irish Workplace Behavior Study [Final Report]. Galway : Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway

Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications