Essays about: "Social Impairment"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 42 essays containing the words Social Impairment.

1. 16. The medial temporal lobe subregional atrophy in early onset and late onset amnestic variant Alzheimer’s disease

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Hmon Wutt; [2021]
   Keywords : Medial temporal lobe subregional atrophy; Early onset AD vs late onset AD; Amnestic variant of AD; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Memory impairment and prominent hippocampal atrophy are the most recognisable features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It has been known that hippocampus and surrounding medial temporal lobe (MTL) structures support memory processes. However, specific function of each MTL subfield remains to be elucidated. READ MORE

3. 17. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

   Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
   Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

   Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE

4. 18. Evaluating Speech-to-Text Systems and AR-glasses : A study to develop a potential assistive device for people with hearing impairments

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

   Author : Siri Eksvärd; Julia Falk; [2021]
   Keywords : Augmented Reality; Legibility; Readability; Speech-to-Text; User experience; Head-mounted displays; Assistive device; Hearing Impairments;

   Abstract : Suffering from a hearing impairment or deafness has major consequences on the individual's social life. Today, there exist various aids, but there are some challenges with these, like availability, reliability and high cognitive load when the user trying to focus on both the aid and the surrounding context. READ MORE

5. 19. Factors for Adopting and Implementing Accessibility as a Cornerstone in Software Development Processes in Organizations

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

   Author : Milo Bengtsson; Jesper Pamp; [2021]
   Keywords : accessibility; web accessibility; WCAG; web development; change management; tillgänglighet; webbtillgänglighet; WCAG; webbutveckling; förändringsledning;

   Abstract : Due to the increasing prevalence of laws, standards, and ethical discussions about web accessibility, developing websites and apps that are usable to everyone—regardless of disability and impairment—is more important than ever. In spite of this, most of the web is still inaccessible and accessibility is commonly treated as an afterthought. READ MORE

6. 20. Play interventions as a means to promote social engagement in preschoolers with autism. : A 2010-2020 Systematic Literature Review

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Chrysiis Karteri; [2020]
   Keywords : play interventions; autism spectrum disorder; kindergarten; preschool; social engagement;

   Abstract : Children with ASD are characterized by impairments in socialization and communication, as well as by the presence of repetitive behaviours and limited interests. Their impairment often influences their participation in everyday ac-tivities and by extension their social engagement in playful activities with their peers is affected. READ MORE