Humanlike virtual influencers (HVIs) mimic human influencers (HIs), but how do consumers perceive them, and how does this affect persuasion knowledge? This experiment examines how consumers differentiate HVIs from HIs based on two mental states – intentions and emotions– and how differences in mind perception …

Abstract There is no consensus on the defnition of recovery of people with psychosis. This may be attributed to the broad concept including clinical, functional and personal recovery domains and the diverse interests of stakeholders involved. We hypoth esized that service users, informal caregivers and …

Veel studenten worstelen met vaardigheden zoals plannen, organiseren, concentreren, op tijd beginnen aan taken en onthouden. Deze cognitieve functies zijn cruciaal voor het succesvol doorlopen van een opleiding. Om hen hierin te ondersteunen, is de Move aHead-methodiek ontwikkeld. Dit is een training …

Studenten met psychische problemen ervaren belemmeringen die kunnen leiden tot voortijdig schoolverlaten, zoals stigma, cognitieve problemen of problemen met samenwerken. Studenten waarderende ondersteuning van onderwijsprofessionals, maar hebben ook behoefte aan contact met peers (leeftijds-en lotgenoten) …

This thesis explores the design and development of a customizable avatar system within Unity, aimed at facilitating conversations between healthcare professionals and their clients regarding family relations, mental health, and self-image in mental health facilities. Employing a multi-phase research …

Veel studenten worstelen met vaardigheden zoals plannen, organiseren, concentreren, op tijd beginnen aan taken en onthouden. Deze cognitieve functies zijn cruciaal voor het succesvol doorlopen van een opleiding. Om hen hierin te ondersteunen, is de Move aHead-methodiek ontwikkeld. Dit is een training …

Background and aim Addiction problems also affect the lives of family members. This study aims to examine: (1) young adult family members’ experiences with informal and professional support in coping with the impact of relatives’ addiction problems and (2) how these experiences evolve over time. Method A …

Background/Objectives: Personalized and self-initiated dietary adjustments have been shown to alleviate mental and somatic complaints. Here, we investigated the potential role of gut microbiome alterations underlying these effects. Methods: For this purpose, participants (n = 185) underwent a four-week …

Background People with a non-Western migration background living in Western countries are more likely to experience psychiatric problems and have more severe symptoms when they do. Patients of non-Western origin also have more unmet needs for care. This study focuses on diferences between Western and …

Given the rise of digital technology and its assumed impact on psychological well-being, this scoping review systematically examines the literature on Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), which is assumed to play a pivotal role in this dynamic. Although adverse effects of FoMO are commonly assumed, there is still …