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An investigation of motivation in co-dependent team sport
(2014)
Motivation is a significant part of both a manager's and individual athlete's preparation for sport. This research study examined this important area by completing three studies. Study One examined the combined effect of ...
Evaluation of cognitive improvements using technological and text-based skills training tools
(2011)
Recent research has indicated that use of cognitive skills training tools can produce positive benefits with older adults. However, little has been done to date comparing the efficacy of technologically based interventions ...
Psychosocial impact of smart-technology use in acute rehabilitation
(2015)
Assistive Technology may play a critical role in the rehabilitation of persons with acquired spinal cord injury. Smart-technologies, i.e. Internet enabled mobile technologies, are contemporary forms of assistive technology, ...
Using structural and engagement features of video games to predict happiness among video gamers: A mixed methods study with implications for positive psychology
(2015)
Introduction: Modern day video games are made up of a variety of structural video game characteristics and engage video gamers in such a way that they experience a variety of positive and negative psychological effects. ...
The potential of the iScoil online learning model as an alternative educational programme for young early school leavers
(2015)
Disengaging from mainstream education is a complex issue with wide reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. There is growing recognition of the scale of the challenge presented by Early School Leaving ...
Persuasion and attitudes-Advertising and captology influence on attitudes and behavioural intent towards lesbians, gay men and same-sex marriage
(2013)
Attitudes are essential to human interaction, ranging from simple attitudes to complex ones. An attitude is an individual's cognitive evaluation of a particular person, group, object, action or concept (Smith & Mackie, ...
The effect of information provided on Facebook profile on romantic attraction
(2013)
The aim of this study was to explore the effect information provided on a social network profile has on romantic attraction. Participants were recruited online, and from the student population of an Irish third-level ...