Veen, Esmee van der (2025) Assessing the Acceptability Towards a Tangible Robot-like Neurofeedback Companion for Neurofeedback Training: The Role of ADHD and Work Status. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: People with ADHD often experience cognitive problems (e.g. executive dysfunction) and need cognitive training options. Neurofeedback can be the solution, but there are 30-50% non-responders. With the help of a tangible robot-like neurofeedback companion, people can get real-time feedback during neurofeedback training sessions. This helps personalize the sessions and tackle learning variability. Next to assessing acceptability, ADHD and work status will be taken into account. Methods: This feasibility-acceptability study used a convenience sample (N = 102). All participants filled in an online questionnaire assessing three different aspects of acceptability (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and behavioural intention). The analysis included an independent samples t-test and two two-way ANOVAs. Results: The overall acceptability across the sample reached the threshold of 60 (scale 0-100). The independent samples t-test indicated a statistical trend between people with ADHD and neurotypical individuals on perceived usefulness (p = .09). The two-way ANOVAs indicated no significant differences between having ADHD or being neurotypical on perceived ease of use and behavioural intention, even as no significant differences regarding different work statuses for perceived ease of use and behavioural intention. There were also no significant interaction effects. Discussion and conclusions: The use of a tangible robot-like neurofeedback companion could improve the outcomes of neurofeedback training and could be used more broadly in healthcare, because it is personalized and adapted to the individual. Before introducing the tangible robot-like neurofeedback companion, more research should be done focusing on bigger and more equal group regarding work status and ADHD.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Enriquez Geppert, S. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2025 08:00 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2025 08:00 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/5669 |
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