Lorcan Cronin

Dr. Lorcan Cronin is a Lecturer in Psychology at Mary Immaculate College, focusing on life skills development through sports and physical education. His research examines how coaching environments and educational settings contribute to psychological development in youth.

Education includes:

• PhD in Life Skills Development through Youth Sport (University of Stirling)
• MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology (Bangor University)
• BSc in Psychology (Dublin Business School)
• BA in Business Administration (Nova Southeastern University)

Research interests center on self-determination theory applications in sports, educational psychology interventions, and cross-cultural adaptations of psychological assessment tools. His work emphasizes practical applications for educators and coaches to enhance youth development programs.

Recent publications focus on measurement tools validation, coach-athlete relationships, and cultural adaptations of psychological frameworks. Research demonstrates consistent interest in motivational climates and their impact on skill transfer across life domains.