scholarly journals Cognitive Interaction Technology in Sport—Improving Performance by Individualized Diagnostics and Error Prediction

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Strenge ◽  
Dirk Koester ◽  
Thomas Schack
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Cognitive Robotics ◽  
Voluntary Action ◽  
Action Execution ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Movement Sequence ◽  
Cognitive Interaction

The interdisciplinary research area Cognitive Interaction Technology (CIT) aims to understand and support interactions between human users and other elements of socio-technical systems. Important reasons for the new interest in understanding CIT in sport psychology are the impressive development of cognitive robotics and advanced technologies such as virtual or augmented reality systems, cognitive glasses or neurotechnology settings. The present article outlines this area of research, addresses ethical issues, and presents an empirical study in the context of a new measurement and assessment system for training in karate. Recent advances in the field of cognitive assistance systems enabled largely automatized assessments of individual mental representation structures for action sequences, such as choreographed movement patterns in dance or martial arts. Empirical investigations with karate practitioners of different skill levels demonstrate that advanced software-based survey and algorithmic analysis procedures based on cognitive models generate individualized performance predictions for a movement sequence from the Kanku-dai kata (a pre-defined karate movement sequence), which correlated significantly not only with formal expertise (kyu/dan rank) but also with the actual likelihood of mistakes in action execution. This information could prospectively be used to define individual training goals for deliberate practice and incorporated into cognitive interaction technology to provide appropriate feedback. We argue that the development of cognitive interaction systems for sport should explicitly take ethical issues into consideration and present a particular developed engineering approach. The potential benefits of such an assistance system for intermediate and advanced practitioners include more effective and flexible practice, as well as supportive effects, and more flexible training schedules. Furthermore, we argue that researchers from the field of sport psychology can benefit from advances in technological systems that enhance the understanding of mental and motor control in skilled voluntary action.

Ethical issues in sport psychology

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack C Watson ◽  
William C Way ◽  
Robert C Hilliard
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Ethical Issues

Ethical Considerations for Psychophysiology Studies

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Roger A. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Research Guidelines ◽  
British Psychological Society ◽  
The Uk

All psychology research should strictly adhere to ethical principles outlined by the researcher's local governing body. In the UK, this is the British Psychological Society (BPS). However, in papers advising on methodology used in psychophysiology (a research area within psychology), issues linked to ethics are rarely mentioned despite the invasive nature of this type of research. Guidelines published by local governing bodies are never mentioned. In this paper, important ethical issues in psychophysiology research are discussed with respect to BPS guidelines. Recommendations are made for ensuring ethical practice when conducting psychophysiology research. This paper is intended for those new to psychophysiology research (postgraduate and undergraduate students) and should be read in conjunction with the BPS ‘Code of ethics and conduct’.

The Future of Applied Sport Psychology

1980 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Nideffer ◽  
Peter DuFresne ◽  
David Nesvig ◽  
Dennis Selder
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
The Future ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

Applied sport psychology is a field that is still in search of a definition. This article examines some of the ethical issues involved in the provision of psychological services to athletes and coaches. Observations are made regarding the types of services that sport psychologists are offering. The need for the development of applied internship experiences is emphasized.

Embodied Cognitive Robotics and the learning of sensorimotor schemes

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 225-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Lara ◽  
Dadai Astorga ◽  
Emmanuel Mendoza-Bock ◽  
Manuel Pardo ◽  
Esaú Escobar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cognitive Robotics ◽  
Cognitive Tasks ◽  
Artificial Agents ◽  
Direct Response ◽  
Cognitive Sciences ◽  
Natural Agents ◽  
High Level

Embodied Cognitive Robotics focuses its attention on the design of artificial agents capable of performing cognitive tasks autonomously. A central issue in this consists in studying process by which agents learn through interaction with their environment. Embodied Cognitive Robotics aims to implement models of cognitive processes coming from Cognitive Sciences. The guidelines in this research area are a direct response to the shortcomings of Classical Artificial Intelligence, where high-level tasks and behaviors were studied. This article describes the work carried out in the Cognitive Robotics Laboratory at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Our work is based on the concept of low-level sensorimotor schemes coded by Internal Models, thus falling as a matter of course within the tenets of Embodied Cognition, particularly with the idea that cognition must be understood as occurring in agents that have a body with which they interact in a specific environment. It is through this interaction that learning emerges laying the ground for cognitive processes. Our research includes theoretical work laying the foundations of Embodied Cognitive Robotics, as well as work with artificial and with natural agents.

Critical Issues Involving Male Consultants and Female Athletes

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Henschen
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Professional Relationship ◽  
Father Figure ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Delivery Of Services

This article presents and examines a number of critical issues facing male psychology consultants when working with female athletes. It focuses on potential problems associated with cross-sex consulting in sport psychology, including such topics as developing and maintaining a professional relationship, ethics, range of services provided, and delivery of services. Ethical issues of cross-sex consulting are discussed and include sexual relationships, dependency, bonding, and the father figure syndrome. A brief section of this article provides insights on how to be effective in cross-sex consulting. Finally, a number of practical guidelines are provided on how males can become effective sport psychology consultants to female athletes.

A Near Fall

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward F. Etzel
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Intercollegiate Athletes ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case explores the challenges involved in working with intercollegiate athletes and sport psychology. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

scholarly journals Research progress on monitoring and assessment of forestry area for improving forest management in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Managi ◽  
Jingyu Wang ◽  
Lulu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Dynamic Monitoring ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Art Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide the extensive review on dynamic monitoring of forestry area in China. Design/methodology/approach Countermeasure and suggestions were proposed for three aspects including the establishment of data sets with unified standards, top-level design of monitoring and assessment and analysis models, and establishment of the decision support platform with multiple scenario simulation. Findings Finally, the authors proposed key research area in this field, i.e., improving the systematic and optimal forest management through integrating and improving the data, models and simulation platforms and coupling the data integration system, assessment system and decision support system. Originality/value The authors explored the limitation of dynamic monitoring and state of the art research on data accumulation, professional model development and the analytical platform.

scholarly journals Privacy Perceptions and Concerns in Image-Based Dietary Assessment Systems: Questionnaire-Based Study

10.2196/19085 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e19085
Author(s):  
Aakash Sharma ◽  
Katja P Czerwinska ◽  
Lars Brenna ◽  
Dag Johansen ◽  
Håvard D Johansen
Keyword(s):  
Personal Information ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Food Images ◽  
Performance Development

Background Complying with individual privacy perceptions is essential when processing personal information for research. Our specific research area is performance development of elite athletes, wherein nutritional aspects are important. Before adopting new automated tools that capture such data, it is crucial to understand and address the privacy concerns of the research subjects that are to be studied. Privacy as contextual integrity emphasizes understanding contextual sensitivity in an information flow. In this study, we explore privacy perceptions in image-based dietary assessments. This research field lacks empirical evidence on what will be considered as privacy violations when exploring trends in long-running studies. Prior studies have only classified images as either private or public depending on their basic content. An assessment and analysis are thus needed to prevent unwanted consequences of privacy breach and other issues perceived as sensitive when designing systems for dietary assessment by using food images. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate common perceptions of computer systems using food images for dietary assessment. The study delves into perceived risks and data-sharing behaviors. Methods We investigated the privacy perceptions of 105 individuals by using a web-based survey. We analyzed these perceptions along with perceived risks in sharing dietary information with third parties. Results We found that understanding the motive behind the use of data increases its chances of sharing with a social group. Conclusions In this study, we highlight various privacy concerns that can be addressed during the design phase. A system design that is compliant with general data protection regulations will increase participants’ and stakeholders’ trust in an image-based dietary assessment system. Innovative solutions are needed to reduce the intrusiveness of a continuous assessment. Individuals show varying behaviors for sharing metadata, as knowing what the data is being used for, increases the chance of it being shared.

scholarly journals Ethical questions in children sexual victimization research

Temida ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-38
Author(s):  
Irma Kovco-Vukadin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Epidemiologic Research ◽  
Research With Children ◽  
Victimization Research

Ethics in the research with children has become a very important topic due to an increasing number of research involving children resulting in an increasing number of academic papers on this topic. Conducting social research in the field of child sexual victimization presents double vulnerability: firstly, it involves research with a vulnerable population, and secondly, the topic itself is sensitive. This raises numerous ethical questions and can result in researcher?s unwillingness to explore this particular field. The aim of this paper is to answer the question of specific ethical challenges in researching sexual victimization of children. The specific questions addressed in the paper include the following: 1) Are there any specific ethical guidelines for researching child sexual victimization, and 2) What ethical questions are specifically addressed in child sexual victimization research? The answers provided on the basis of the analysis presented in the paper are: 1) There are no specific ethical guidelines for conducting epidemiology research of child sexual victimization, and 2) It is difficult to single out ethical questions specific for this research area from available literature (only few authors are addressing specific ethical issues in this type of victimization research). Therefore, it is concluded that more attention should be focused on ethical issues in epidemiologic research of child sexual victimization.

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