Browsing by Supervisor "Charlton, Samuel G."
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How do ageing stereotypes affect performance on a previously unexplored false memory task?
(The University of Waikato, 2022)False memories are memories that are thought to have happened but did not happen. Age-related neurological changes can cause an increase in false memories; however, researchers have started focusing on stereotype threat, ... -
Protected cycle lanes and cyclists’ behaviour and perceptions of safety
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Due to the climate crisis, and many other benefits associated with cycling, governments worldwide have been advised to increase their country’s cycling mode share. However, in many places, including New Zealand, cycling ... -
Travel and commuting before and after COVID-19
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Major life events such as COVID-19 have the potential to change how people think about their transport choices. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a threat to health and created an extended period of disruption in people’s ... -
To drive, or not to drive: Mode choice in daily commute
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mode choice for daily commute refers to the process whereby commuters choose a travel mode for their daily trips to work. Despite its ordinary nature, it often involves a series of decisions and consideration of various ... -
An analysis of perceptual errors in perspective displays
(The University of Waikato, 2004)Display dimensionality 1s one of the most debated issues m the design of cockpit-based displays of air traffic information. Many practitioners agree that presenting air traffic information on an integrated 30 display is ... -
Another piece for the puzzle: Psychophysiological indicators of the absence of empathic responding in Factor I psychopathy
(The University of Waikato, 2003)Antisocial behaviour has increasingly been identified as a problem in today's Western societies. One of the crucial issues is the question of identification, prevention and/or treatment. There is much debate among social ... -
The role of the passenger in everyday driving: Understanding how passengers assist adult drivers
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Previous research has indicated that adult drivers are at a lower risk of crashes when accompanied by at least one passenger. One potential reason for this is that passengers can assist drivers on the road via expanding ... -
Mind wandering during everyday driving
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Mind wandering is a common experience but its prevalence and consequences during routine activities such as driving are unclear. This thesis comprises five studies investigating how often drivers’ minds wander, and the ... -
Understanding the transition to university
(University of Waikato, 2017)The current study aimed to provide an understanding of the transition to university for students and the factors that are associated with both positive and negative transitions. The research aimed to identify what coping ... -
Familiarity and Recollection in Everyday Driving
(University of Waikato, 2017)Driving a car is one of the most common activities that we take part in everyday, however previous research has indicated that there is a gap in our current knowledge about how familiarity affects our everyday driving ... -
Human error and latent risk in incidents in anaesthesia in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2015)Research has shown that human error in anaesthesia is a major contributor to critical incident in anaesthesia, what is unclear is how this occurs and what impact these incidents have on patients. The purpose of this thesis ... -
Driving with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: Influences of Demand and Arousal in Real Traffic
(University of Waikato, 2015)Previous research has indicated a critical role of task demand in determining driving outcomes amongst individuals with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These findings are derived predominantly from ... -
Understanding incident reporting: The employee perspective
(University of Waikato, 2015)The objective of the present research was to explore the number of accidents and near misses that occur in New Zealand organisations, the proportion of these incidents that are reported, and the factors influence that their ... -
Speed Choice, Speed Preference and Risk Perception: Relevance for the Problem of Speed Variability in Traffic
(University of Waikato, 2014)Fifty percent of drives have been found to frequently violate speed limits (OECD/ECMT, 2006), and speed limit compliance appears to depend on the perceived credibility of a road’s speed limit (Goldenbeld & van Schagen, ... -
The impact of background and context on car distance estimation
(University of Waikato, 2014)It is well established that people underestimate the distance to objects depicted in virtual environments and two-dimensional (2D) displays. The reasons for the underestimation are still not fully understood. It is becoming ... -
The Effect of Low Dose Alcohol on Simulated Driving and Cognitive Performance
(University of Waikato, 2012)The current study investigated the effect of alcohol on simulated driving and cognitive performance across multiple blood alcohol levels (0.00, 0.02, 0.05 & 0.08%). The main objective was examine if the effect of alcohol ... -
An Examination of the Effects of Videophones on Driving and Conversation Performance
(University of Waikato, 2011)Research has conclusively shown that cell phones have a detrimental effect on driving performance. In an attempt to understand why, a handful of researchers have investigated the differences between cell phone and passenger ...
