Mathing, Josephine (2025) Assessing Practitioners' Acceptability of a Robot-Like Neurofeedback Companion: Implications for Clinical Implementation. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: Neurofeedback (NF) training is an intervention developed to help people regulate their brain activity. However, not everyone responds to this training. Thus, researchers are looking to decrease the number of non-responders by adding a robot-like NF companion to enhance the traditional feedback provided. Therefore, this feasibility study assesses practitioners' acceptance of a new robot-like NF companion. By assessing practitioners' acceptance specifically, we aim to enhance the future implementation of the robot-like NF companion since practitioners are the ones to use it in practice. Methods: A convenience sample of n = 618 participants, including practitioners with and without prior knowledge of NF and the general public, was utilized in this analysis. All participants filled out an online questionnaire assessing different aspects of acceptability concerning the robot- like NF companion. The Behavioral Intention (BI) component was of interest in this paper. The analyses included an independent samples t-test, a Mann-Whitney U test, and a three-way between-subjects ANOVA. Results: Generally, high levels of BI scores were found across groups. Practitioners scored lower in BI than the general public in a matched sample condition. There was no significant difference between age, gender, and experience levels. Discussion: The results indicate a favorable attitude towards the robot-like NF companion; therefore, further testing of it in actual NF sessions should be conducted. Practitioners should be involved in the next steps of testing and in focus groups to enhance future implementation and allow space for the expression of concerns in order to bring the robot-like NF companion into clinical practice. Keywords: Neurofeedback, Acceptability, Feasibility Study, Learning Companion, Research- to-Practice Gap, Implementation Science, Practitioners
| 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/5670 |
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