A Mcbride
Biographic Data
| ID | 24023 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A Mcbride |
| GIVEN NAMES | A |
| FAMILY NAME | Mcbride |
| SIGNATURE | MCBRIDE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manchester |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1047-1319 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Children’s Evaluations of a Therapy Dog and Biomimetic Robot
Social robots are being used increasingly across a range of settings, including in the context of therapeutic interactions with children. While research has shown that interaction with live therapy dogs can be calming and enjoyable for children, it is currently unclear whether social robots can produce similar outcomes. In this study, 11–12-year old children completed a questionnaire about their biophilic beliefs and attitudes to dogs and robots …
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed
This article addresses challenges associated with creating sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed and encouraging employer engagement in skills development and utilisation more generally. Survey and case study analysis of an initiative introduced by New Labour in the National Health Service England (NHS) provides evidence of employer reluctance to engage with a policy which addresses social exclusion and unemployment. Reasons are…
Authoring new American cuisine. What cookbooks tell us about questions of national identity
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Authoring new American cuisine. What cookbooks tell us about questions of national identity
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed
This article addresses challenges associated with creating sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed and encouraging employer engagement in skills development and utilisation more generally. Survey and case study analysis of an initiative introduced by New Labour in the National Health Service England (NHS) provides evidence of employer reluctance to engage with a policy which addresses social exclusion and unemployment. Reasons are…
Children’s Evaluations of a Therapy Dog and Biomimetic Robot
Social robots are being used increasingly across a range of settings, including in the context of therapeutic interactions with children. While research has shown that interaction with live therapy dogs can be calming and enjoyable for children, it is currently unclear whether social robots can produce similar outcomes. In this study, 11–12-year old children completed a questionnaire about their biophilic beliefs and attitudes to dogs and robots …
Psychology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Animacy (1 work) · Art (1 work) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Child and Animal Learning Development (1 work) · Cognitive psychology (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Culinary Culture and Tourism (1 work)