Primary supervisor
Pari Delir HaghighiCurrent studies on diabetes recommender systems and apps mainly focus on the performance and personalisation of AI models and techniques, including machine learning and deep learning models that are trained on user data. These works often use a one-size-fits-all approach for presenting information to users. Yet, research shows that humans process information in different ways, and their attitudes towards an action depend on their attitude-function styles. The success of recommender apps for diabetes management to effectively influence behaviour heavily relies on considering social aspects of human behaviour, which have been largely overlooked in the literature. This represents a significant knowledge gap in this research area.
Student cohort
Aim/outline
This project aims to address the research gap by tailoring recommendations to individual cognitive styles and personal motivational factors. This project aims to investigate how the integration of Cognitive Experiential Self Theory (CEST) and the Functional Theory of Attitude into diabetes recommender apps can influence behaviour and improve effectiveness of diabetes recommender apps. The project will also explore other related theories and provide a critical analysis of their relevance and appropriateness.
URLs/references
Epstein, S. (2003). Cognitive-experiential self-theory of personality. Comprehensive handbook of psychology, 5, 159-184.
Kim M, Lennon S. The effects of visual and verbal information on attitudes and purchase intentions in internet shopping. Psychol Mark 2008;25(2):146-178.
Katz, D. (1960). The functional approach to the study of attitudes. Public opinion quarterly, 24(2), 163-204.
Smith, S. P., Lederman, R., Monagle, P., Alzougool, B., Naish, L., & Dreyfus, S. (2012). Individually tailored client-focused reports for ubiquitous devices: An experimental analysis.
Required knowledge
Analytical Thinking and strong research skills
Theoretical Knowledge, and modelling and Abstraction skills