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Personal profile
Academic Biography
Professor Paul van Schaik was previously a Research Officer and Postdoctoral Research Officer at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, and a Senior Research Officer at the University of Hertfordshire. He became a Senior Lecturer, and then Reader, at Teesside University in the Psychology subject group, where he is currently Professor of Psychology.
Paul van Schaik's research interests include psychology of human-computer interaction; behavioural information security and information privacy; applied cognitive psychology; e-health and e-health literacy; digital-based exercise (exergaming); technology acceptance; psychology and virtual reality; decision-making; testing models of human behaviour.
Professor van Schaik welcomes applications from potential PhD candidates in the following broad areas:
- human-computer interaction
- behavioural information security and information privacy
- applied cognitive psychology
- e-health and e-health literac
- modelling in applied and basic psychology research
- measurement in applied and basic psychology
- applications of psychology in other domains
Summary of Research Interests
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Research Projects & External Funding
Project grants include:
‘Promoting inclusiveness by enhancing web usability for older adults’ with Dr Jonathan Ling and Dr Elaine Pearson, funded by Codeworks.
‘Computer games and older adults’ with Dr Clive Fencott, funded by Codeworks.
‘Virtual-reality augmented exercise’ with Dr Clive Fencott and Dr Iain Spears,funded by Codeworks.
‘Improving people's protective decision-making’ with Professor Peter Ayton,City University and Professor Nick Chater, University College London, funded by ESRC.
'Using virtual environments to find dementia-friendly designs for public spaces’ with Professor Tim Blackman, funded by The Health Foundation.
‘A program for sex education’ with Dr Anna van Wersch, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
‘An educational program for scoliosis with Dr Anna van Wersch, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
‘The cultural validation of online psychometric scales’ funded by the British Academy.
‘The usability of a student-portal for employability opportunities’, funded by OFFA.
‘Authoring Tools for Immersive Lighting Experiences', funded by Innovate UK.
‘A behavioural study of online healthcare-provider choice’, funded by the British Academy.
PhD and Research Opportunities
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Enterprise Interest and Activities
Enterprise interests include:
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Learning and Teaching Interests and Activities
- Research design and data analysis
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
External Roles and Professional Activities
Journal Editor
- International journal of Human-Computer Studies – Associate Editor
- Interacting with Computers – Human Sciences Special Editorial Board
- Behaviour and Information Technology – Associate Editor
- Frontiers in Cognition – Review Editor
External Research Collaborations
Professor Petko Kusev, Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield
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Towards a Greener Tees Valley
Vall, N., Cotton, M., Van Schaik, P., Dawood, N. & Dawood, H.
3/11/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Design Parameters in Online Assessments (Part 1)
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science
1/01/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
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A neural signature for combined action observation and motor imagery? An fNIRS study into prefrontal activation, automatic imitation, and self–other perceptions
Emerson, J., Scott, M., Van Schaik, P., Butcher, N., Kenny, R. & Eaves, D., 7 Jan 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Brain and Behavior.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy justice in the home: a qualitative technology assessment of domestic low carbon innovation within a social housing network
Cotton, M., Stubbs, R., Lorrimer, S., Leighton, C., Mountain, A., Segovia, E., Van Schaik, P., Vall, N., Imani, E., Knowles, M., Dawood, H. & Dawood, N., 6 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Evidence-informed practice: simplifying and applying the concept for nursing students and academics
Kumah, E. A., McSherry, R., Bettany-Saltikov, J. & Van Schaik, P., 25 Mar 2022, In: British Journal of Nursing. 31, 6, p. 322-330Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evidence‐informed vs evidence‐based practice educational interventions for improving knowledge, attitudes, understanding and behaviour towards the application of evidence into practice: A comprehensive systematic review of undergraduate students
Kumah, E. A., Mcsherry, R., Bettany‐saltikov, J., Van Schaik, P., Hamilton, S., Hogg, J. & Whittaker, V., 1 Jun 2022, In: Campbell Systematic Reviews. 18, 2, 39 p., e1233.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How false feedback influences decision-makers’ risk preferences
Kusev, P., Van Schaik, P., Teal, J., Martin, R., Hall, L. & Johansson, P., 18 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Behavioral Decision Making. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile71 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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sj-pdf-1-std-10.1177_0956462420906998 - Supplemental material for Designing an electronic blood-borne virus risk alert to improve uptake of testing
Van Schaik, P. (Contributor), Lorrimer, S. (Creator) & Chadwick, D. (Creator), SAGE Publications Ltd, 1 Jul 2020
DOI: 10.25384/sage.12424235.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/sj-pdf-1-std-10_1177_0956462420906998_-_Supplemental_material_for_Designing_an_electronic_blood-borne_virus_risk_alert_to_improve_uptake_of_testing/12424235/1
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Designing an electronic blood-borne virus risk alert to improve uptake of testing
Van Schaik, P. (Contributor), Lorrimer, S. (Creator) & Chadwick, D. (Creator), SAGE Publications Ltd, 2020
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5006909.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Designing_an_electronic_blood-borne_virus_risk_alert_to_improve_uptake_of_testing/5006909/1
Dataset
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Additional file 3: of Explainable statistical learning in public health for policy development: the case of real-world suicide data
Van Schaik, P. (Contributor), Peng, Y. (Contributor), Ojelabi, A. (Contributor) & Ling, J. (Creator), figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8948045.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/Additional_file_3_of_Explainable_statistical_learning_in_public_health_for_policy_development_the_case_of_real-world_suicide_data/8948045/1
Dataset
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Additional file 2: of Explainable statistical learning in public health for policy development: the case of real-world suicide data
Van Schaik, P. (Contributor), Peng, Y. (Contributor), Ojelabi, A. (Contributor) & Ling, J. (Creator), figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8948036.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/Additional_file_2_of_Explainable_statistical_learning_in_public_health_for_policy_development_the_case_of_real-world_suicide_data/8948036/1
Dataset
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Explainable statistical learning in public health for policy development: the case of real-world suicide data
Van Schaik, P. (Contributor), Peng, Y. (Contributor), Ojelabi, A. (Contributor) & Ling, J. (Creator), figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4580771.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Explainable_statistical_learning_in_public_health_for_policy_development_the_case_of_real-world_suicide_data/4580771/1
Dataset
Press / Media
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PhD students gain international recognition
Daniel Eaves, Jonathan Emerson, Jack Binks, Ryan Kenny, Matthew Scott, Paul Van Schaik, Christopher Wilson & John Dixon
15/05/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New rehabilitation methods for improving recovery after a stroke
Daniel Eaves, Jonathan Emerson, Jack Binks, Matthew Scott, Ryan Kenny, Paul Van Schaik, Christopher Wilson & John Dixon
17/01/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media