A5067710388- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Online Learning and Analytics
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Media Influence and Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Deception detection and forensic psychology
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Smart Systems and Machine Learning
- Ethics in Business and Education
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Topic Modeling
University of Otago
2019-2024
Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje
2015-2021
University of Kent
2021
University of Cambridge
2011
Abstract ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model introduced in November 2022, is potentially applicable many contexts, including higher education. Although academics are already using it to draft papers or develop search queries for systematic reviews, its use as a tool aiding the learning process has not been examined. To address this research gap, I conducted autoethnographic study examining my experience ChatGPT more knowledgeable other that scaffolded about particular...
Abstract. Beliefs in conspiracy theories, generally considered to be a unidimensional construct, are associated with negative outcomes. The existing measures of theory beliefs have number shortcomings. We present the development novel measure tendency believe theories and report discovery second factor that reflects rational skepticism. In Study 1 ( N = 500) we use item response devise final items. 2 202) demonstrate predictive validity two factors for different types conspiracies. 3 308)...
Abstract Perceived lack of control is widely believed to motivate, at least partly, belief in conspiracy theories. We question the theoretical foundations this and meta‐analyze existing published unpublished studies assess overall effect on beliefs. The was small not statistically significant ( d = −0.05), moderated by comparison group (baseline vs. affirmation), type manipulation used threaten control, inclusion a check, or sample type. However, predicted more likely be observed when...
Although ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art, large language model, seems to be disruptive technology in higher education, it is unclear what extent students rely on this tool for completing different tasks. To address gap, we asked university (N=490) recruited via CloudResearch rate the which they ChatGPT 13 tasks identified previous pilot study. Five distinct profiles emerged: 'Versatile low reliers' (38.2%) were characterised by overall self-reported reliance across tasks, while 'all-rounders'...
Affect is involved in many psychological phenomena, but a descriptive structure, long sought, has been elusive. Valence and arousal are fundamental, key question-the focus of the present study-is relationship between them. sometimes thought to be independent arousal, but, some studies (representing too few societies world) was found vary with valence. One common finding that lowest at neutral valence increases both positive negative valence: symmetric V-shaped relationship. In study reported...
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This study aimed to look at possible ways reduce beliefs in conspiracy theories and increase the intention have a fictitious child vaccinated. One hundred sixty participants answered an online questionnaire. Three groups were used. The control group did not read any text prior answering whereas two experimental either only debunking information or about motives of conspiracists fallacy their reasoning addition paragraph. second manipulation was effective reducing medical beliefs, but belief...
It is widely believed that conspiracy theory beliefs are the product of perceived lack control. However, to date there mixed evidence, at best, support this claim. We consider reasons why do not appear be based in any straightforward way on control beliefs, interrogating existing findings and presenting new data call relationship into question. Across six studies conducted online using MTurk samples, we observed no effect manipulations while replicating previously reported correlational...
The psychological research on conspiracy beliefs to date has focused predominantly in Western democracies. current study sought fill this gap by examining theories a democratic society and transition. British (N = 298) Macedonian 312) participants completed an online questionnaire measuring beliefs, trust media institutions support for principles. endorsed more than British. In addition, principles, low were significant predictors of beliefs. relationship between was moderated country, such...
While lack of control is one plausible explanation for conspiracy beliefs, the experimental evidence mixed. We present two naturalistic studies that offer some limited support hypothesis. In first, Macedonians living in (North) Macedonia (N = 116) completed a ideation scale immediately after national referendum on country?s name change from ?Macedonia? to ?North Macedonia,? and year after. The opposition, whose was lowered change, increased their but supporters did not. Study 2, conducted...
This study investigates whether people's responses to official communications about COVID-19 could be "profiled" with respect socio-economic-demographic and behavioral characteristics. Such profiles enhance the effectiveness of future crisis management through use profile-adapted that maximize message comprehension. A representative web panel survey (742 respondents) was conducted across Switzerland in February 2022 assess population's reaction during pandemic. Latent profile analysis...
The dark triad, consisting of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, is a robust predictor academic misconduct. In this study, we examine if communication about integrity topics moderates relationship. US students (N = 319) recruited via the CloudResearch Prolific platforms completed an online questionnaire measuring triad traits, SACCIA (Sufficiency, Accuracy, Clarity, Contextualisation, Interpersonal Adaptation) communication, Overall, results provided initial support for...
Abstract Academic misconduct by students is a serious issue that threatens the public trust in higher education institutions. In current study, we examine whether SACCIA (Sufficient, Accurate, Clear, Contextualised and Interpersonally Adaptive) communication predicts lower academic via attitudes towards cheating understanding what ‘counts’ as misconduct. Participants ( N = 319) completed an online questionnaire Qualtrics measuring SACCIA-adherent communication, misconduct, positive...
Multiple instances of rebranding corporations or sports teams, changes personal names suggest that imposed change symbols people identify with leads to resistance towards the symbol change. In this paper, we examine predictive role sacred values, identity fusion, identification and essentialism in explaining such resistance, a unique political context national referendum Macedonia North Macedonia. Participants (ethnic Macedonians, N = 301) took survey measuring these variables, along their...
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have been disruptive advancements in online learning and teaching the last decade. We argue that discourses on value limitations of MOOCs largely taken for granted students are aware existence MOOCs. In current research, we examined students' awareness explored digital competence as a potential predictor such awareness, hypothesising effect may be exerted via social media application use. deployed questionnaire (Study 1: N = 152, Study 2: 158) to measure...
Increased scientific interest in conspiracy beliefs raises the need for validated individual difference measures general tendency to believe theories, otherwise referred as mentality. In this article, we present a German language version of Conspiracy Mentality Scale (CMS). A representative sample German-speaking Swiss residents (N = 468) filled scale, along with trust several sources information, social validation, compliance Covid-19 preventive measures, perceived severity pandemic,...
Many nonbelievers may engage in supernatural thinking despite their statements to the contrary. Using belief afterlife as a test case, we examine, across two studies, possible discrepancy between what people say they believe and how reason implicitly. In Study 1, participants completed mindfulness task during which light went off unexpectedly. Half had previously been told that ghost recently seen same room. Participants’ electrodermal responses heart rate variability suggested implicit...
<p xmlns="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/JATS1">The growing scientific interest in conspiracy beliefs calls for validated measures of mentality, the tendency to believe any theory. In this study, we validate a French and Italian version Conspiracy Mentality Scale (CMS). (N = 160) 114) speaking residents Switzerland filled out questionnaire, including need social validation, compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures, perceived severity pandemic, functional literacy. The two-dimensionality...