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Nov 24, 2024 | 
psychologytoday.com | Kelly-Ann Allen |Alice Strapp
By Alice Strapp and Kelly-Ann AllenIn an era when mental health challenges are on the rise, especially among university students, researchers are exploring innovative ways to provide support. Enter Jibo—a small, friendly, robotic, positive psychology coach designed to boost your mood. But can a machine really help improve our mental well-being? A fascinating new study suggests the answer may be yes. What Is Positive Psychology?
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
psychologytoday.com | Diksshita Jadhav |Kelly-Ann Allen
Written By Diksshita Jadhav and Kelly-Ann AllenAs Phoebe Buffay wisely said in Friends, “No good deed is selfless.” This insight is supported by evidence showing the reciprocal nature of the benefits of helping others. Growing up with an older brother, I always had to share the last piece of cake or had to pick between two plates of food. I often found myself choosing the smaller piece or the plate with a slightly smaller portion and intentionally handing the other to my brother.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kelly-Ann Allen |emily berger |Fiona Forde May |Thilanka Juliyabadu Gunathilake
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. REFERENCES , , , , & (2011). An interaction-based approach to enhancing secondary school instruction and student achievement. Science, 333(6045), 1034–1037. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1207998 , , , , & (2018). What schools need to know about fostering school belonging: A meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review, 30(1), 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-016-9389-8 (2020).
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kelly-Ann Allen |Shannon McCarthy |Rania Sawalhi |emily berger
1 INTRODUCTION A sense of belonging is a fundamental human need (Allen, Gray, et al., 2022; Baumeister & Leary, 1995), reflecting an innate desire for connection with others. As such, a sense of belonging is crucial to adolescent development and is associated with social and emotional well-being and self-esteem (Allen et al., 2019; Arslan et al., 2020; Begen & Turner-Cobb, 2015; Korpershoek et al., 2020).
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May 2, 2024 | 
openforum.com.au | Kelly-Ann Allen
In addressing the critical concern of mental health in adolescents, the role of school belonging has emerged as a focal point of contemporary research. Despite the increasing recognition of its importance, a comprehensive understanding of how school belonging impacts long-term mental wellbeing has remained elusive.
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Mar 29, 2024 | 
startupdaily.net | Denham Sadler |Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen
More than three-quarters of work meetings in Australia are ineffective and are stopping people getting their actual work done, according to new research. The Workplace Woes: Meeting Edition report, released by Atlassian, involves a survey of 5,000 knowledge workers across four continents, including 1,000 employees in Australia, in partnership with Wakefield Research.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
startupdaily.net | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen |Simon Thomsen
ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and – dare we say – as a potential friend. Some chatbots have left an unsettling impression. Microsoft’s Bing chatbot alarmed users earlier this year when it threatened and attempted to blackmail them.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
dailymaverick.co.za | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen |Joseph Crawford
THE CONVERSATION Use of technology can help people feel more connected. But it doesn’t provide all the benefits of social support from other humans. ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and — dare we say — as a potential friend.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
bizzbuzz.news | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen
The key is understanding that although AI might make you feel supported, it's unlikely to help you build enough of a sense of belonging to stop you from feeling lonely. So make sure to also get out and make real human connectionsChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
phys.org | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen
ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool's usefulness as a conversationalist and—dare we say—as a potential friend.
