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An Examining of Economic Stress and its Impact on Financial Risk-taking Through Perceptions of Control
(2018-05-28)
The current project consists of two studies that explore the theoretical framework linking economic stress and financial risk-taking, with a focus on the importance of perceived control. Specifically, it was hypothesized ...
Retaliatory Aggressive Driving: A Justice Perspective
(2015-01-26)
Aggressive driving behaviours such as rude hand gestures, horn honking, tailgating, or causing damage to another vehicle continue to be a threat to motorist well-being. Based on the General Aggression Model and the ...
Reflecting and Shaping the Self through Avatars: The Relationship between Avatars, Identity, and Personal Needs
(2018-03-01)
Individuals frequently engage with virtual environments through the use of characters that represent the self, known as avatars. This dissertation focuses on two primary research questions: (1) how do avatars reflect ...