Study reveals frustration in youth of troubled areas

A MAJOR study has found significant intimidation, violence, lack of self-esteem and disaffection amongst young men in marginalised Limerick communities.

The study, by the University of Limerick (UL), was carried out by Patricia Kelleher and Carmel Kelleher of Kelleher Associates, in collaboration with Professor Pat O’Connor, head of UL’s humanities and social sciences faculty.

It found that a multitude of factors, including neighbourhood violence, traumatic loss of friends and relatives, and social and emotional difficulties, combined with educational deficits, are contributing to the difficulties of young men in these areas.