Verena Steiner‐Hofbauer
Biographic Data
| ID | 7719215 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Verena Steiner‐Hofbauer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Verena |
| FAMILY NAME | Steiner‐Hofbauer |
| SIGNATURE | HOFBAUER V S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4949-9589 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Quirky, relatable, misleading
TikTok has become a widely used platform for mental health content, including videos about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We analyzed the top 98 TikTok videos returned for the #adhd hashtag to assess the prevalence and forms of misinformation, the use of humor and performance elements, medicalization cues, and the presence of healthcare professionals (HCPs) among creators. Two clinicians independently coded videos for misleading…
Becoming vegan in a non-vegan world
Veganism is increasingly understood as a moral lifestyle rather than a dietary choice. This study explores how individuals experience life after becoming vegan, focusing on emotional well-being, social relationships, and perceptions of society. Data were collected via a qualitative online questionnaire and analysed using inductive content analysis; participants also completed semantic differential scales assessing perceptions of veganism. Results…
Portrayal of autism in mainstream media – a scoping review about representation, stigmatisation and effects on consumers in non-fiction and fiction media
Mainstream media is a common source of information on mental health, and its portrayal of mental disorders can influence public perceptions and stigmatisation. Recently, autism has received increased attention in mainstream media. This scoping review aims to contribute to the existing literature on the portrayal of autism and its stigmatising effect by mapping the characteristics and range of records that describe the representation of autism in …
A scoping review about the portrayal of mental illness in commercial video games
Current research is sparse on the relatively new but highly relevant topic of mental disorders in video games. This scoping review aimed to map the existing research on portrayal of mental illness in video games. PubMed, PsychInfo, PsycArticles, Medline, Scopus and the ACM Digital Library were searched, resulting in the final inclusion of seven records. Prevalences for the representation of mental illness ranged from 12 to 24%. Findings indicate …
A scoping review about the portrayal of depression and anxiety in mainstream and social media
Media portrayal of mental disorders has a significant impact on awareness and stigma. Given the high prevalence of depression and anxiety as mental disorders, it is crucial to understand how they are represented. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on the portrayal of depression and anxiety in mainstream and social media. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and PsychInfo, resulting in the inclusion of 20 records th…
Good’ and ‘bad’ doctors - a qualitative study of the Austrian public on the elements of professional medical identity
Professional identity formation has become a key focus for medical education, but there is still much to learn about how to help students develop their professional identity. At a time when influential concepts such as public- and patient-centered care have become common values, there is little research on the conceptions of the public that trainees might adopt during their training. Defining characteristics of 'good' and 'bad' physicians can be …
Knowledge, application and how about competence? Qualitative assessment of multiple-choice questions for dental students
Background : Many medical schools train their faculty members to construct high cognitive level multiple choice questions (MCQs) that demand a great deal of analytical and critical thinking, application, and competence. The purpose of this study is to determine the cognitive levels of MCQs by using Moore's Expanded Outcomes Framework and to understand whether the quality of MCQs has an effect on students' assessment performance. Methods : Four tr…
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Knowledge, application and how about competence? Qualitative assessment of multiple-choice questions for dental students
Background : Many medical schools train their faculty members to construct high cognitive level multiple choice questions (MCQs) that demand a great deal of analytical and critical thinking, application, and competence. The purpose of this study is to determine the cognitive levels of MCQs by using Moore's Expanded Outcomes Framework and to understand whether the quality of MCQs has an effect on students' assessment performance. Methods : Four tr…
Good’ and ‘bad’ doctors - a qualitative study of the Austrian public on the elements of professional medical identity
Professional identity formation has become a key focus for medical education, but there is still much to learn about how to help students develop their professional identity. At a time when influential concepts such as public- and patient-centered care have become common values, there is little research on the conceptions of the public that trainees might adopt during their training. Defining characteristics of 'good' and 'bad' physicians can be …
Portrayal of autism in mainstream media – a scoping review about representation, stigmatisation and effects on consumers in non-fiction and fiction media
Mainstream media is a common source of information on mental health, and its portrayal of mental disorders can influence public perceptions and stigmatisation. Recently, autism has received increased attention in mainstream media. This scoping review aims to contribute to the existing literature on the portrayal of autism and its stigmatising effect by mapping the characteristics and range of records that describe the representation of autism in …
A scoping review about the portrayal of mental illness in commercial video games
Current research is sparse on the relatively new but highly relevant topic of mental disorders in video games. This scoping review aimed to map the existing research on portrayal of mental illness in video games. PubMed, PsychInfo, PsycArticles, Medline, Scopus and the ACM Digital Library were searched, resulting in the final inclusion of seven records. Prevalences for the representation of mental illness ranged from 12 to 24%. Findings indicate …
A scoping review about the portrayal of depression and anxiety in mainstream and social media
Media portrayal of mental disorders has a significant impact on awareness and stigma. Given the high prevalence of depression and anxiety as mental disorders, it is crucial to understand how they are represented. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on the portrayal of depression and anxiety in mainstream and social media. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and PsychInfo, resulting in the inclusion of 20 records th…
Quirky, relatable, misleading
TikTok has become a widely used platform for mental health content, including videos about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We analyzed the top 98 TikTok videos returned for the #adhd hashtag to assess the prevalence and forms of misinformation, the use of humor and performance elements, medicalization cues, and the presence of healthcare professionals (HCPs) among creators. Two clinicians independently coded videos for misleading…
Becoming vegan in a non-vegan world
Veganism is increasingly understood as a moral lifestyle rather than a dietary choice. This study explores how individuals experience life after becoming vegan, focusing on emotional well-being, social relationships, and perceptions of society. Data were collected via a qualitative online questionnaire and analysed using inductive content analysis; participants also completed semantic differential scales assessing perceptions of veganism. Results…
Psychology (5 works) · Content analysis (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (2 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works)