Sally Whelan
Biographic Data
| ID | 5118441 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sally Whelan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sally |
| FAMILY NAME | Whelan |
| SIGNATURE | WHELAN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9794-6246 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Gelotophobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder
Background . Gelotophobia is a fear of being laughed at which can be slight, marked, or extreme. This study aimed to investigate gelotophobia, peer-attachment, emotional regulation, social functioning, and extraversion in 230 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and in 272 neurotypical individuals. Methods. Questionnaires included the GELOPH , Autism Spectrum Quotient 10-items, Inventory of Parent and Peer attachment, Emotional Regulation Q…
Exploring the influence of youth circus training on ‘holistic’ child development
The Perceptions of People with Dementia and Key Stakeholders Regarding the Use and Impact of the Social Robot Mario
People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social robot, MARIO, with older people living with dementia as a way of addressing these issues. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to explore the perceptions and experiences of the use and impact of MARIO. The research took pla…
Introducing the Social Robot Mario to People Living with Dementia in Long Term Residential Care
Introducing the Social Robot Mario to People Living with Dementia in Long Term Residential Care
The Perceptions of People with Dementia and Key Stakeholders Regarding the Use and Impact of the Social Robot Mario
People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social robot, MARIO, with older people living with dementia as a way of addressing these issues. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to explore the perceptions and experiences of the use and impact of MARIO. The research took pla…
Introducing the Social Robot Mario to People Living with Dementia in Long Term Residential Care
The Perceptions of People with Dementia and Key Stakeholders Regarding the Use and Impact of the Social Robot Mario
People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social robot, MARIO, with older people living with dementia as a way of addressing these issues. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to explore the perceptions and experiences of the use and impact of MARIO. The research took pla…
Gelotophobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder
Background . Gelotophobia is a fear of being laughed at which can be slight, marked, or extreme. This study aimed to investigate gelotophobia, peer-attachment, emotional regulation, social functioning, and extraversion in 230 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and in 272 neurotypical individuals. Methods. Questionnaires included the GELOPH , Autism Spectrum Quotient 10-items, Inventory of Parent and Peer attachment, Emotional Regulation Q…
Exploring the influence of youth circus training on ‘holistic’ child development
Psychology (3 works) · AI in Service Interactions (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social Robot Interaction and HRI (2 works) · Technology Use by Older Adults (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Autism (1 work) · Autism spectrum disorder (1 work) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (1 work)