Scientific research

DRiFT is underpinned by rigorous scientific research. We followed a systematic process to develop the tool and during the lifespan of the project will be collecting data to evaluate the usability, functionality and effectiveness of the system. Findings of this research will be published in the academic literature. We are also committed to open science and where appropriate will make outputs of our research available to others.

Below are a selection of journal articles that have informed the development of DRiFT.

Theoretical basis

Bonanno, G. A., & Burton, C. L. (2013). Regulatory flexibility: An individual differences perspective on coping and emotion regulation. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 8, 591-612.

Colombo, D., Fernández-Álvarez, J., Palacios, A. G., Cipresso, P., Botella, C., & Riva, G. (2019). New Technologies for the Understanding, Assessment, and Intervention of Emotion Regulation. Frontiers in psychology, 10.

Ntoumanis, N., Edmunds, J., & Duda, J. L. (2009). Understanding the coping process from a self‐determination theory perspective. British journal of health psychology, 14, 249-260.

Vansteenkiste, M., & Ryan, R. M. (2013). On psychological growth and vulnerability: basic psychological need satisfaction and need frustration as a unifying principle. Journal of psychotherapy integration, 23, 263.

Extreme environments

Barrett, E. C., & Martin, P. (2014). Extreme: Why some people thrive at the limits. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

Pickett, J., & Hofmans, J. (2019). Stressors, Coping Mechanisms, and Uplifts of Commercial Fishing in Alaska: A Qualitative Approach to Factors Affecting Human Performance in Extreme Environments. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 15, 8.

Sandal, G. M., van de Vijver, F., & Smith, N. (2018). Psychological hibernation in Antarctica. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 2235.

Sandal, G. M., Leon, G. R., & Palinkas, L. (2006). Human challenges in polar and space environments. In Life in Extreme Environments (pp. 399-414). Springer, Dordrecht.

Smith, N., & Barrett, E. C. (2019). Psychology, extreme environments, and counter-terrorism operations. Behavioral sciences of terrorism and political aggression, 11, 48-72.

Smith, N., Kinnafick, F., & Saunders, B. (2017). Coping strategies used during an extreme Antarctic expedition. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 13, 1.

Smith, N., Keatley, D., Sandal, G. M., Kjaergaard, A., Stoten, O., Facer-Childs, J., & Barrett, E. C. (2019). Relations between daily events, coping strategies and health during a British Army Ski Expedition across Antarctica. Environment and Behavior.

Suedfeld, P., Brcic, J., & Legkaia, K. (2009). Coping with the problems of space flight: Reports from astronauts and cosmonauts. Acta Astronautica, 65, 312-324.

Digital support systems/mobile applications

Ahtinen, A., Mattila, E., Välkkynen, P., Kaipainen, K., Vanhala, T., Ermes, M., ... & Lappalainen, R. (2013). Mobile mental wellness training for stress management: feasibility and design implications based on a one-month field study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 1, e11.

Arnott, D. (2008). Personal decision support systems. In Handbook on Decision Support Systems 2 (pp. 127-150). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.

Calvo, R. A., & Peters, D. (2014). Positive computing: technology for wellbeing and human potential. MIT Press.

Ebert, D. D., Van Daele, T., Nordgreen, T., Karekla, M., Compare, A., Zarbo, C., ... & Kaehlke, F. (2018). Internet-and mobile-based psychological interventions: applications, efficacy, and potential for improving mental health. European Psychologist.

Interface design

Laurel, B., & Mountford, S. J. (1990). The art of human-computer interface design. Addison-Wesley Longman Publishing Co., Inc.

Peters, D., Calvo, R. A., & Ryan, R. M. (2018). Designing for motivation, engagement and wellbeing in digital experience. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 797.