A5041804471- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Team Dynamics and Performance
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Music Therapy and Health
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Online and Blended Learning
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- E-Government and Public Services
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Cognitive Science and Mapping
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Digital Education and Society
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway
2015-2024
Colorado State University
2004-2024
University of Hull
2021
Rogers (United States)
2021
Oregon State University
2021
John Wiley & Sons (United Kingdom)
2021
Hudson Institute
2021
The Ohio State University
2017
University of Illinois at Springfield
2017
Duke-NUS Medical School
2013
This study investigated the psychometric properties of Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ) in a mixed chronic pain, Internet sample and sought to develop valid reliable short form. Questionnaires were completed by 428 respondents, comprising accessed via (n=319) who paper pencil version measures (n=109). Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) two-factor structure CPAQ was supported, though good model fit only achieved following removal one item. The resultant 19 item demonstrated...
We are living in an algorithmic age where mathematics and computer science coming together powerful new ways to influence, shape guide our behaviour the governance of societies. As these structures proliferate, it is vital that we ensure their effectiveness legitimacy. That is, need they effective means for achieving a legitimate policy goal also procedurally fair, open unbiased. But how can both? This article shares results collective intelligence workshop addressed exactly this question....
Petar is 43 years old, and lives in Zagreb, Croatia
Systems thinking dominated the 2015 World Social Marketing conference with premise that a more holistic approach takes into account all issues at play for effective change. Augmenting broadening social marketing literature, we contend systems-thinking enhances field's conventional behavioural change concepts of scale, causation, and iterative co-creating processes complex health environmental problems. The results our empirical Sea Society study, sustainable European marine ecosystem...
Arguments for including mindfulness instruction in higher education have included claims about the benefits of practice critical thinking. While there is theoretical support this claim, empirical limited. The aim study was to test claim by investigating effects an online intervention on executive function, thinking skills and associated dispositions. Participants recruited from a university were randomly allocated, following screening, either meditation group or sham group. Both researchers...
Affect regulation is generally considered the most important function of music listening (FML). Yet, models wellbeing also highlight engagement, relationships, meaning, achievement, and other adaptive functions that may facilitate. However, there currently no consensus as to how these FML co-function within an enhancement system supports wellbeing. The current study used collective intelligence methodology, Interactive Management (IM) address this gap in literature. Four IM sessions were...
Background: This study tested the effectiveness of a computerized mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention compared with pain management psychoeducation in randomized study. Methods: Using an intention-to-treat approach, 124 adult participants who reported experiencing that was unrelated to cancer and at least 6 months duration were randomly assigned ("Mindfulness Action" [MIA]) or programs. Data collected before after 6-month follow-up. Results: Participants both groups showed...
Abstract Dementia cases are increasing worldwide; thus, investigators seek to identify interventions that might prevent or ameliorate cognitive decline in later life. Extensive research confirms the benefits of physical exercise for brain health, yet only a fraction older adults regularly. Interactive mental and exercise, as aerobic exergaming, not motivates, but has also been found yield benefit above beyond traditional exercise. This pilot study sought investigate whether greater challenge...
Physical inactivity is a growing concern for society and risk factor cardiovascular disease, obesity, other chronic diseases.This study aimed to determine the efficacy of Accupedo-Pro Pedometer mobile phone app intervention, with goal increasing daily step counts in young adults.Mobile users (n=58) between 17-26 years age were randomized one two conditions (experimental control). Both groups downloaded an that recorded their counts. Baseline data followed-up at 5 weeks. given walking 30...
To examine the association between intellectual engagement and cognitive ability in later life, determine whether maintenance of will offset age related decline.Longitudinal, prospective, observational study.Non-clinical volunteers late middle (all born 1936) living independently northeast Scotland.Sample 498 who had taken part Scottish Mental Health Survey 1947, from one birth year (1936).Cognitive trajectory decline life. Typical was measured by a questionnaire, repeated measurements...
While most modern research focuses on the clinical benefits of mindfulness, an emerging body work suggests that mindfulness can facilitate self-regulation everyday thinking in typically developing individuals. This behaviour is best captured using critical assessments. The aim this paper to describe a rigorous, pre-registered study which will investigate effect online intervention Executive Functioning, skills and associated dispositions. design employed randomised-controlled 2 (condition) X...
There is growing recognition of the need to develop acceptable measures adolescent's positive attributes in diverse contexts. The current study evaluated measurement properties Five Cs model Positive Youth Development (PYD) scale (Lerner et al., 2005) using a sample 672 Irish adolescents. Confirmatory factor analyses indicated that five-factor provided good fit data. internal reliability and construct validity were supported, with character strongest predictor contribution, while connection...
Mindfulness originated in the Buddhist tradition as a way of cultivating clarity thought. Despite fact that this behavior is best captured using critical thinking (CT) assessments, no studies have examined effects mindfulness on CT or mechanisms underlying any such possible relationship. Even so, has been suggested being beneficial for higher education. recognized an important higher-order cognitive process which involves ability to analyze and evaluate evidence arguments. Such...