Yvonne Leckey
Researcher
Department of Psychology
National University of Maynooth
Ireland
Biography
Yvonne Leckey is a Senior Research Assistant/Fieldwork Coordinator on a HRB-funded research programme led by Dr Sinéad McGilloway. She holds a BA and MA in Anthropology and a Certificate in Local and Community Development (NCI Certificate). Yvonne has over eight years postgraduate experience working on a variety of studies primarily in the area of child mental health and well-being and effects of substance misuse on adults.
Research Interest
Child development and mental health, Early intervention and evidence-based practices, Substance misuse and related health outcomes.
Publications
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McGilloway, S., Ni Mhaille, G., Bywater, T., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Furlong, M., Comiskey, C. and Donnelly, M. (2012). A Parenting Intervention for Childhood Behavioral Problems: A Randomised Controlled Trial in Disadvantaged Community-based Settings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 116-127.
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Ni Mhaille, G., McGilloway, S., Hyland, L., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Lodge, A., Donnelly, M. & O’Neill, D. The Effects of a teacher training intervention on conduct problems in the classroom: A Group Randomised Controlled Trial and Cost Analysis. In Submission.
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McGilloway, S., Leckey, Y., Hyland, L., Ni Mháille, G., Kelly, P., Lodge, A., Bywater, T., Comiskey, C. & Donnelly, M. A mixed-methods evaluation of the longer-term utility and implementation of a teacher classroom management training programme in Irish Primary Schools. In Submission.
