Browsing Technology + Psychology Theses - IADT by Title
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The effect of need for cognition on user effort with voicebot and chatbot interactions
(2019)Voice interfaces are considered a more natural and effective means for people to interact with computer systems (Batish, 2018). However, whilst there has been a huge increase in Voice interfaces being created by technology ... -
The effect of normative influence on online comment sections
(2016)In recent years there has been increasing concern about Internet discussion being manipulated by political actors to further their agenda. The current research assessed if the use of the technique of astroturfing is effective ... -
The effect of web-based videos on help seeking intentions and stigma
(2011)Intentions to seek help are strongly influenced by stigma (Rickwood, Deane, Wilson, & Ciarrochi, 2005). If self-stigma or public-stigma are high, help seeking intentions become inhibited (Rickwood et al., 2005). A Health ... -
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 ... -
The effectiveness, ethics and risks involved in the use of mHealth apps by psychologists as an additional tool in psychotherapeutic treatment
(2019)The rapid growth of mHealth apps has led to a new health care setting, offering benefits such as symptom monitoring, diagnosis, patient support outside the therapeutic setting, and more engagement in relation to the ... -
The effects of online media consumption and age on attention: An online survey in Ireland
(2020)The aim of this study was to investigate whether consuming short-form online media, such as Twitter, more frequently than long-form online media, such as online newspaper articles, is related to attention in everyday life. ... -
Employer branding: Examining the relationship between employers’ attractiveness attributes and application intentions of online jobseekers
(2017)Employer branding has become an increasingly important factor shaping organisations' recruitment strategies in the digital age. This research study explores the relationship between perceived attractiveness attributes of ... -
Employers' implicit theories of intelligence in the recruitment of individuals with Asperger's syndrome
(2009)Implicit theories are the informal theories used in the organisation and interpretation of information. Implicit theories role in recruitment has yet to be determined. Such research could be valuable to individuals with ... -
Establishing an online counselling service for substance use issues in the Republic of Ireland: An exploratory study
(Institute of Art, Design and Technology, 2009)This research sought to determine if the establishment of an online counselling service for substance use issues in Ireland is currently feasible. A mixed design approach was used. Potential clients' and counsellors' ... -
Ethical issues in online therapy: Assessing compliance with best practice in Ireland and the United Kingdom
(2017)Online therapy has been an accepted treatment option for mental health professionals and their clients for almost 20 years and offers many advantages. Despite evidence of its efficacy, the adoption rate for online therapy ... -
Evaluating a mobile mental health website using design methods and employing the User Engagement Scale
(2021)The World Health Organization (2019) claims that around 20% of the world’s child and adolescent population experience mental health issues. Despite this prevalence and growing awareness, many young people do not get the ... -
Evaluating the use of an artificial intelligent based support for psychological therapy
(2012)While highlighting studies that demonstrate technologies as being highly valuable tools for therapists, this research involves the use of Artificial Intelligence for the ultimate aim of designing a programme specifically ... -
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 ... -
An exploration of gaming, problem solving, spatial skills, and persistence
(2018)The aim of the study was to discover if playing a popular video game (Portal 2) would result in short-term cognitive and psychological improvements, namely problem solving, spatial skills, and persistence. It partially ... -
An exploration of social comparison on Instagram
(2019)Social comparison is a common side effect of Instagram use and the literature points to comparisons as the source of considerable negative effect for Instagram users. However contradictory findings suggested that social ... -
Exploring health anxiety and dependence in healthy adult users of m-Health apps and wearables
(2016)Mobile health technology (m-Health) is a fast growing industry based around the use of mobile apps, wearable sensors and devises to provide a personalised system of health management through monitoring a range of bodily ... -
Exploring social networking sites: Thinking through the interaction
(2011)This study examined the role of the user within the context of technology and society through the close inspection of social networking practices of a sample of young Irish users. A relatively new research method known as ... -
Exploring the role of experience in close relationships and online self-disclosure
(2020)As a factor of interpersonal behaviour, self-disclosure is potentially informed by attachment orientation. This research examined the link between attachment and online self-disclosure (SD) in a between groups study design. ... -
Food versus faces: #plant-based #vegetarian #vegan Irish influencers engagement, sentiment and digital food culture on Instagram
(2021)The purpose of this thesis was to examine digital food culture in relation to Irish #plant-based #vegetarian and #vegan food influencers on Instagram. The mixed method study sought to explore factors of engagement 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 ...