Meiborg, Willemijn (2024) Are Acceptability Levels Significantly High Among Therapists, Individuals with a (Sub)Clinical Disorder and the Healthy Population Regarding the Addition of a Neurofeedback Learning Companion to Neurofeedback Training for the Improvement of Executive Functions? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: Neurofeedback training is a promising intervention for cognitive enhancement. However, there is still room for improvement to address challenges such as interindividual learning variability and non-responsiveness and enhance its effectiveness. This feasibility study investigates the acceptability of the addition of a neurofeedback learning companion to neurofeedback training to address these challenges. Method: A convenience sample of 519 participants, including therapists, individuals with (sub)clinical diagnoses (stakeholder groups), and a healthy population completed a questionnaire assessing perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness, and behavioural intention regarding the companion. This was analysed using on-sample t-tests and nonparametric Kruskal Wallis tests. Results: Consistently high levels of perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness and behavioural intention were found across all stakeholder groups, indicating widespread acceptability of the neurofeedback learning companion. An exploratory analysis showed some differences between groups, with most prominently significant differences in perceived ease-of-use between therapists with a diagnosis and other groups. Discussion: The results underscore the potential viability of integrating a neurofeedback learning companion into neurofeedback training. Limitations in sample representativeness and familiarity with neurofeedback training warrant consideration. Future research could try to improve acceptability levels and further develop the neurofeedback learning companion. Keywords: Acceptability, Feasibility Study, Neurofeedback, Learning Companion, Cognitive Enhancement, Executive Functions
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Enriquez Geppert, S. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2024 07:39 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2024 07:39 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3608 |
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