Browsing Technology + Psychology Theses - IADT by Title
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Hi-fi statics and lo-fi dynamics: An analysis of digital media's impact on bass culture
(2010)The aim of this thesis is to analyse the impact of digital media on the underground music ethnology known as 'bass culture'. As a result of digital media, music production, distribution and dissemination are ever more ... -
Homophobic words face to face and online: An emotional hit and run
(2015)The current study explores the referral of derogatory words used by heterosexuals towards gay men online and offline. Ethnophauliusms such as gay, fag and shirt-lifter are words that promote hegemonic masculinity and the ... -
How loot-horny are you? Personality, self-esteem and rewards in World of Warcraft
(2009)In order to study some of the effects of intrinsic rewards within MMORPGs, a correlation design study was performed to determine the relationship between introversion/ extroversion and loot-horniness, self-esteem and ... -
The impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals
(2020)Support for LGB sexuality can positively impact their wellbeing (Doty et al., 2010). This research investigated the impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals. Participants were recruited ... -
The impact of unconscious gender bias on online professional networking & recruitment
(2018)The differences in how men and women communicate has been a popular debate and of interest to researchers for many years. Conflict and misunderstanding derived from different gender communication styles have had an impact ... -
Impacts of sensationalised media articles on internet-specific parental self-efficacy
(2019)Informed by research linking high levels of parental self-efficacy to positive parenting practices, and acknowledging scholarly concerns on ‘moral panics’, this paper extends studies on Internet-Specific Parental Self-Efficacy ... -
Increasing cognitive empathy in cyber-bystanders through 360° virtual reality
(2019)This study examined the use of 360° VR and perspective-taking in cyberbullying from the bystander perspective compared to perspective-taking in 2D format. Both media formats had a significant effect on affective and cognitive ... -
The influence of levels of anonymity on online self-presentation, self-disclosure and impression management
(2018)The main aim of the current study is to determine whether levels of anonymity influence one’s levels of self-regulation, self-disclosure and impression management among both public and anonymous online platforms. For the ... -
The influence of personality traits on impulsive online shopping behaviours
(2018)The objective of this research was to seek and understanding of how the role of demographics and personality traits influence impulsive shopping behaviours within online retail platforms. Whilst previous research has focused ... -
Instagram or Finstagram? A survey on self-esteem and need to belong amongst emerging adults
(2020)Social Networking sites provide emerging adults with unique opportunities to present favourable versions of the self which satisfies belongingness needs and enhances self-esteem. Instagram is the most popularly used platform ... -
An investigation into anxiety in virtual reality following a self-compassion induction
(2016)Self-compassion practices may enhance virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy's effectiveness for social anxiety disorder. This study investigated if a self-compassion induction (i.e. compassionate letter writing) influenced ... -
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 ... -
An investigation of primary school teachers' and principals' attitudes towards online teacher training
(2009)This study examined the attitudes of primary school teachers and principals towards online learning. 82 primary school principals and teachers completed an online questionnaire examining attitudes towards online learning. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Levels of empathy when reading fiction versus listening to fiction
(2020)Empathy and reading are both in decline (Lanzoni, 2018), but empathy is more important now than ever before (Manny, 2008). Reading fiction correlates to higher measures of empathy (Kidd & Castano, 2013) but reading print ... -
Living in a heteronormative world: LGBT forums versus LGBT Facebook groups as sources of support and well-being
(2018)Existing research on online support groups suggests that in-group identification mediates the relationship between social support and well-being. Since anonymity is theorised to increase group salience, it was hypothesised ... -
Mining through maths: Minecraft play and mathematical problem solving
(Institute of Art, Design and Technology, 2016)Given the history of the importance of play, it would seem that video games, particularly sandbox games such as Minecraft may have educational potential for the development of mathematical problem solving skills. In this ... -
The moderating factors that influence trusting intentions towards online doctors
(2019)The last few years have seen the arrival of virtual doctor services that can be accessed at any time, on any smart device and like other e-commerce activities there is an extra element of doubt, anonymity and risk. Transacting ... -
The motivations and personality traits that influence Irish Facebook usage
(2010)The present study investigated the motivations and personality traits that influence Irish peoples' Facebook usage. An online survey of n = 155 participants found that 'keeping in contact with existing friends' was the ...