Essays about: "emotional arousal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words emotional arousal.

  1. 1. Exploring older adults' interaction with a gamified memory task. A pilot study to assess usability of the 'Brain Blossom' game

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Hanna Persson; Vida William-Olsson; [2023-11-20]
    Keywords : gamified memory task; explorative study; biometric data; user experience; användarupplevelse; gamifierad minnesuppgift; explorativ studie; biometrisk data;

    Abstract : The research employed a qualitative methodology to gather insights regarding the performance, as well as the emotional and physiological reactions of older adults engaging with the "Brain Blossom" game over three sessions. This was achieved by utilizing self-reported information, encompassing tools such as the Self Assessment Manikin scale and usability experience (UX) questionnaires. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effectiveness of using light to elicit a response in Amnesia: The Dark Descent

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Ryan Hellgren; Alexander Sokolov; [2023]
    Keywords : Light; Attributes; Light mechanics; Response; Fear; Anxiety; Horror;

    Abstract : Player response in the horror video game genre is primary to its success allowing players to experience emotional arousal through elaborate game design. This thesis aims to investigate how, specifically light mechanics, can help elicit responses in Amnesia: The DarkDescent to bring attention to the light techniques that can be used by game designers to elicit such emotional reactions. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Influence of Interactive Elements on Entertainment : An Interactive Infographics Experiment on University Students

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Bonnie Möcander; Nuoting Shen; [2023]
    Keywords : interactive infographics; entertainment; interactive elements; experiment; gamification; data selection; storytelling; motion;

    Abstract : Objectives: Consequent to previous research indicating the positive influence of entertainment on attitudes, this quantitative study investigates which interactive elements more effectively augment entertainment and to which degree Gamification, Data Selection, Storytelling, and Motion augments entertainment through the beneficial components Emotional Arousal, Recovery and Regulation and Aesthetic Appreciation (Dobni, 2007). Method: A pre-study survey was conducted to determine a neutral topic for the interactive infographics used in the main study. READ MORE

  5. 4. Is Emotional Diversity, and The Difference Between Actual and Ideal Affect a Predictor of Satisfaction with Life and Symptoms of Depression in Sweden and Denmark?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Per Arne Mikael Grundström; Yodana Thorsdal Santiago; [2022]
    Keywords : Actual affect; ideal affect; emotional diversity; positive affect; negative affect; satisfaction with life; symptoms of depression; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : According to traditional research in subjective well-being, the more pleasant emotions we experience, the more satisfied with life we are. But according to newer research, our physical and mental health, including satisfaction with life, also depends on the emotional diversity between the positive and negative emotions we experience, and the difference between the emotions we desire and those we actually experience. READ MORE

  6. 5. Influence of State Empathic Concern and Personal Distress on Ratings of Dynamical Facial Expressions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Lisa Holzer; [2021]
    Keywords : empathic state; empathic concern; personal distress; emotion perception; emotion labeling; core affect; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Inferring emotions from other people's facial expressions is essential for interpersonal functioning, but not everyone is equally capable. Facets of trait empathy (personal distress and empathic concern) influence emotion perception into opposing directions. READ MORE