We report the personal eye gaze patterns of people engaged in face-to-face getting acquainted conversation. Considerable differences between individuals are underscored by a stability within individuals. Results suggest existence an eye-mouth continuum. This continuum includes some showing strong preference for gaze, with mouth and others distributing their eyes to varying extents. Additionally, we found evidence within-participant consistency not just location but also duration fixations...

This study introduces a new reflective practice questionnaire (RPQ) that can be used to assess self-reported measures for investigating the experiences, benefits, and potential pitfalls of supervision. sets itself apart from previous self-report by ability administer individuals working in any service industry (e.g. psychology, nursing, education, others). will allow future investigations compare contrast across different contexts professions. further understanding how impacts those engaged...

This study evaluated participant self-reported appraisal of social interactions with another person in virtual reality (VR) where their conversational partner was represented by a realistic motion avatar. We use the term avatar because: 1. The modelled to look like it represented, and 2. Full face body capture utilised so that mimicked facial language real-time. compared interaction VR face-to-face across two communicative contexts: Getting acquainted conversation, A structured interview...

• The human resemblance of avatars does not significantly impact realism or enjoyment during VR interactions. Diverse preferences for avatar styles highlight the importance personalisation in social experiences. hold potential facilitating self-disclosure psychological therapy. Animation plays a significant role interaction VR.

This paper contrasts two influential theoretical accounts of language change and evolution – Iterated Learning Social Coordination. The contrast is based on an experiment that compares drawings produced with Garrod et al’s (2007) ‘pictionary’ task those in version the same task. main finding does not lead to systematic simplification increased symbolicity graphical signs standard interactive A second leads less conceptual structural alignment between participants than observed for condition....

We sought to determine whether the Reflective Practice Questionnaire (RPQ) is a reliable measure of reflective capacity and related characteristics in medical students. also planned learn how RPQ could be used education.The 40 item self-report questionnaire that includes multi-faceted approach measuring capacity. It sub-scales on several other theoretically relevant constructs such as desire for improvement, confidence, stress, job satisfaction. The reliabilities were determined by...

A novel coronavirus first reported in Wuhan City China 2019 (COVID-19) developed into a global pandemic throughout 2020. Many countries around the world implemented strict social distancing policies to curb spread of virus. In this study we aimed examine potential change mental/physical health and relationships during highly restrictive COVID-19 lockdown period Australia April 2020.Our survey (n = 1, 599) included questions about concerns, behaviour, perceived relationship quality, media...

Primary and secondary education systems experienced substantial disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about how public health policy has affected Australian teachers This study examines teacher perspectives on a sudden change of policy, whereby schools were abruptly opened to students at beginning At same time, strict social distancing rules applied remainder population. Qualitative data from 372 Western schoolteachers analysed using thematic analysis. Results...

This study investigates how the behavioural realism of avatars can enhance virtual reality (VR) social interactions involving self-disclosure. First, we review factors such as trust, enjoyment, and nonverbal communication could be influenced by motion capture technology enhancing realism. We also address a gap in prior literature comparing different systems these differences affect perceptions realism, eye contact. Specifically, this compared two types avatars: an iClone UNREAL avatar with...

Abstract Body gaze behavior is assumed to be a key feature of sexual objectification. However, there are few self-report measures available and none capturing which seeks invite body from others. Across two studies, we used existing instruments measurement eye movements validate new scale measure pervasive provocation in heterosexual women men. In Study 1, participants ( N = 1021) completed survey with newly created items related behavior. Participants also preexisting attitudes, assault...

Background This article provides an update of the Reflective Practice Questionnaire (RPQ). The original RPQ consisted 40-items with 10-sub-scales. In this article, is streamlined into a 10-item single reflective practice construct, and 30-item extended version that includes additional sub-scales confidence, uncertainty/stress, work satisfaction. Methods A total 501 university students filled out online questionnaire contained Questionnaire, two general measures reflection: Self-Reflection...

Background: Providing students with virtual role-play experiences has the potential to bring counseling role-plays into large undergraduate courses. Objective: The purpose of this study was trial a reality experience where played role student counsellor. Method: Seventy-three psychology counsellor interacting client in two role-plays, one via desktop and head mounted display (HMD). Students provided feedback on their experience. Results: 70% found very interesting, engaging immersive, 82%...

Using hypothetical scenarios, we provided participants with potential opening statements to a conflict discussion that varied on I/you language and communicated perspective. Participants rated the likelihood recipient of statement would react in defensive manner. I-language communicating perspective were both found reduce perceptions hostility. Statements self- other-perspective using (e.g. ‘I understand why you might feel way, but I this so think situation is unfair’ ) as best strategy open...

ObjectiveThe aim of this research was to explore the transition pathways transition‐aged youth out child and adolescent mental health services in Perth, Western Australia. A secondary identify factors that have some impact upon process.MethodCases discharged from seven community clinics Perth metropolitan area, 1 June 2004 30 2013, at age (16–25 years age), were examined retrospectively. Two hundred forty‐five cases met selection criteria reviewed on Psychiatric Services Online Information...

There is growing national and international concern for the mental wellbeing of law students graduates. Some excellent work has been, continues to be, done in several Australian schools on how teachers can promote health their through curriculum design teaching practices. The relationship between student behaviours has, however, remained largely unexplored. To fi ll this void research, 2013 authors undertook an empirical study at University Western Australia involving over 500 psychology...

Using motion capture to enhance the realism of social interaction in virtual reality (VR) is growing popularity. However, impact different levels avatar expressiveness on user experience not well understood. In present study we manipulated face and body avatars while investigating participant perceptions animation quality when disclosing positive negative experiences VR. Moderate associations were observed between quality. Post-experiment questions revealed that many our participants...

This paper contrasts two accounts of audience design during multiparty communication: as a strategic individual-level message adjustment or non-strategic interaction-level adjustment. Using non-interactive communication task, Experiment 1 showed that people distinguish between messages designed for oneself and another person; consistent with design, person/s were longer (number words) than those oneself. However, size did not affect length (messages different sized audiences similar in...

In a simple experiment, we demonstrate that you don’t need to mindfully look at the eyes of your audience be perceived as making eye contact during face-to-face conversation. Simply gazing somewhere around face/head area will suffice. Or borrow term from Mareschal and colleagues, direct gaze For those readers who experience anxiety when specifically another person’s eyes, or being gazed at, expect this is welcome news.

This paper examines a cognitive mechanism that drives perspective-taking and egocentrism in interpersonal communication. Using conceptual referential communication task, which participants describe range of abstract geometric shapes, Experiment 1 shows egocentric are frequent strategies. 2 tests selection heuristic account It uses participants’ shape description ratings to predict their strategy. Participants’ strategy was predicted by how informative they perceived the different...

Abstract Stories appear frequently in the Australian media regarding parent and teacher perceptions attitudes towards National Assessment Program—Literacy Numeracy. However, thorough empirical investigations of are sparse. This study presents a survey 345 parents across Years 3 5 from sample Independent schools Western Australia. A representative teachers these were also surveyed order to compare contrast perspectives about transparency accountability associated with testing, usefulness...

Interest in measurement of children's executive functions has shown a major increase over the past two decades. The present study evaluates new apps (EYT and eFun) for measuring children. results this show that children (aged 5-8) enjoy function assessment form games on an iPad. However, only one function, EYT working memory, showed significant positive correlations with several types grades (e.g., English maths) primary school students. New, self-assessed, child-friendly tools have...