Browsing Theses by Subject "Motivation"
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Design and Evaluation of Virtual Reality Exergames for People Living with Dementia
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-31)Dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease are a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with consequences such as cognitive impairment and memory problems. While exercise is important to improve physical health and quality ... -
Developmental and Current Relational Influences on Motivations Toward Academic Identity
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)The purpose of the present study was to assess the developmental and current relational variables that play a role in the development and maintenance of academic identity. Specifically, I was interested in identifying ... -
Escaping the woes through flow
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-24)Recently there has been concern surrounding the relation between flow (a state of deep and effortless concentration) and the development of problematic gaming among players who game to escape noxious mood states (Hull et ... -
Examining the Physiological and Subjective Effects of Near-misses in Smartphone Games
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-03)Like many gambling games, the exceedingly popular and lucrative smartphone game “Candy Crush Saga” features near-miss outcomes. In slot machines, a near-miss involves getting two of the needed three high-paying symbols on ... -
Exploring associations between response inhibition and emotion: Effects of valence, motivation, information processing style and emotional reactivity
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)Several theoretical accounts postulate an influence of mood on response inhibition, a central component of executive function (EF) that refers to withholding pre-potent responses that are inappropriate within a particular ... -
Goal Models: A Lay Theory Perspective
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-16)Successful pursuit of multiple goals (e.g., health, career, family goals) is critical to personal well-being and social prosperity. However, despite significant research on how people manage single goals or even dynamics ... -
I ought-to learn a language, but it’s not ideal: Motivation in learners of German
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-30)Abstract This study aids in understanding language learning motivation and its interaction with multilingualism. In light of both rising levels of multilingualism in Canada and falling enrollment in language courses, I ... -
Parents’ Motivations and Experiences in a Family-Based Management Program
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-21)Abstract Background: Family-based interventions have shown to be effective in the treatment of childhood obesity. Numerous studies have shed light on the importance of involving parents in the treatment of childhood obesity, ... -
Who Gets You Going and Who Keeps You Going: Motivational Relevance Determines Role Model Effectiveness
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-23)Role models are ubiquitous: They boost gym-goers’ motivation, encourage women to enter science-related fields, or even nudge people to eat the “right” kind of cereal. The present research provides an organizing framework ...