Monica Gorman
Biographic Data
| ID | 6512052 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Monica Gorman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Monica |
| FAMILY NAME | Gorman |
| SIGNATURE | GORMAN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University College Dublin |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8883-3530 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Employment in Irish dairy production
As dairy production on Irish farms increases and there is an increased demand for labor, a shift from traditional family centric employment structures to an increased dependency on hired labor outside the family is occurring. This paper presents the results of a multi-disciplinary study on farm management and dairy production from a social science perspective. In-depth narrative interviews were conducted with six employers (ER) and seven employee…
Enhancing academic student engagement in vocational agricultural education
This paper considers the influence of course design on the capability of a vocational college to implement a student-centred learning approach to enhance academic student engagement. It is based on an action research project involving a course redesign within a vocational agricultural education setting that created a more student-centred approach and in turn enhanced academic student engagement compared to its traditional delivery. Phase 1 of res…
Are indicators useful for measuring and supporting the sustainability of forest use? A Zambian case study
Widespread dependence of rural communities on forest products is recognised, however, existing data on forest product use are limited and may not reflect current trends, as dependence patterns change over time. In the context of rapid deforestation, high levels of poverty, and associated reliance on natural resources such as forest products to support livelihoods, it is important to understand the current role of forests for supporting livelihood…
Influence of gender on the development of sustainable agriculture in France
Having long been confined to the role of family farm helper, women now make up more than a quarter of farm managers in France. Alongside that, the agricultural world needs to transition towards more sustainable practices and models. Inadequate or incomplete research can be found on how gender influences farmers’ practices and even fewer studies that focus on the situation in France. In this paper, the relationship between the specific topic of Fr…
Exploring the concept of farm household innovation capacity in relation to farm diversification in policy context
Exploring the concept of farm household innovation capacity in relation to farm diversification in policy context
Influence of gender on the development of sustainable agriculture in France
Having long been confined to the role of family farm helper, women now make up more than a quarter of farm managers in France. Alongside that, the agricultural world needs to transition towards more sustainable practices and models. Inadequate or incomplete research can be found on how gender influences farmers’ practices and even fewer studies that focus on the situation in France. In this paper, the relationship between the specific topic of Fr…
Exploring the concept of farm household innovation capacity in relation to farm diversification in policy context
Are indicators useful for measuring and supporting the sustainability of forest use? A Zambian case study
Widespread dependence of rural communities on forest products is recognised, however, existing data on forest product use are limited and may not reflect current trends, as dependence patterns change over time. In the context of rapid deforestation, high levels of poverty, and associated reliance on natural resources such as forest products to support livelihoods, it is important to understand the current role of forests for supporting livelihood…
Influence of gender on the development of sustainable agriculture in France
Having long been confined to the role of family farm helper, women now make up more than a quarter of farm managers in France. Alongside that, the agricultural world needs to transition towards more sustainable practices and models. Inadequate or incomplete research can be found on how gender influences farmers’ practices and even fewer studies that focus on the situation in France. In this paper, the relationship between the specific topic of Fr…
Employment in Irish dairy production
As dairy production on Irish farms increases and there is an increased demand for labor, a shift from traditional family centric employment structures to an increased dependency on hired labor outside the family is occurring. This paper presents the results of a multi-disciplinary study on farm management and dairy production from a social science perspective. In-depth narrative interviews were conducted with six employers (ER) and seven employee…
Enhancing academic student engagement in vocational agricultural education
This paper considers the influence of course design on the capability of a vocational college to implement a student-centred learning approach to enhance academic student engagement. It is based on an action research project involving a course redesign within a vocational agricultural education setting that created a more student-centred approach and in turn enhanced academic student engagement compared to its traditional delivery. Phase 1 of res…
Business (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Marketing (2 works) · Natural resource economics (2 works) · Political science (2 works)