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The effect of ‘Body Positive’ images on body appreciation and appearance comparison in men and women
(2019)
Since the advent of social media, the problem of body dissatisfaction has undoubtedly worsened. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of body positive content to improve body appreciation for gender and ...
From "like" to "buy" - The effect of Facebook fan-page type post on purchase intention
(Institute of Art, Design and Technology, 2015)
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between Facebook fan page posts and purchase intention. Fitness fan pages post a variety of content and as such four are used in this research as a sample. A content ...
Left on ‘read’: Expectations and perceptions of response time in mobile instant messaging
(2018)
Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) apps allow for easy social interaction, however, individuals increasingly report feeling overwhelmed and distracted by these interaction opportunities, followed by a pressure to respond, with ...
Labyrinth of passion on Facebook: Individuals' attitudes towards electronic observation of romantic partners
(2015)
Previous studies have shown that individuals hold different opinions about electronic observation of romantic partners. Furthermore, it has been suggested that attachment style and personality traits have an impact on the ...
A study of the effect of music on memory when presented to a person and the emotions it can evoke
(2020)
Internet users can avail of a range of music services that allow them to listen to any genre spanning decades of performances. The providers of the service have access to data tracking usage patterns and preferences. A ...
Blended learning and perception of success: A case study of an adult literacy programme in Ireland
(2020)
An understanding of how blended learning can impact adult learners perceived success can help inform policy initiatives and learning design, so they are more responsive to the needs of the learners. This study examined the ...