Citation:
Oron-Gilad., T., Szalma., J.L, Stafford, S.C., & Hancock, P.A. (2005). Police officers seat belt use while on duty. Transportation Research, Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 8(1), 1-18.
Abstract:
Typical seatbelt designs can interfere with police officers operational work by lengthening their response time in threatening situations.
Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Weaver, J.L. (2005). On time distortions under stress. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomic Science, 6(2), 193-211.
Abstract:
Under conditions of extreme and life-threatening stress, people often report distortions of time. These distortional experiences are critical since, axiomatically, they occur in circumstances where small variations in behavior can mean the difference between survival and extinction.
Defended December 14, 2004
at UCF Institute for Simulation and Training
Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Szalma, J.L. (2004). On the relevance of qualitative methods for ergonomics. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomic Science, 5(6), 499-506.
Abstract:
The application of qualitative methods to ergonomics research and practice offers us a new window on the nature of the interaction between humans and technology.
Citation:
Murphy, L.L., Smith, K., & Hancock, P.A. (2004). Task demand and response error in a simulated air-traffic control task: Implications for ab initio training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 4(1), 91-106.
Abstract:
This study investigated the relationship between task demand and the occurrence of error in an experimental stimulation, which represented dynamic En-Route air traffic control.
Citation:
Morris, C.S., Hancock, P.A., & Shirkey, E.C. (2004). Motivational effects of adding context relevant stress in PC-based games training. Military Psychology, 16(1), 135-147.
Abstract:
This work was designed to examine the effects of contextually relevant stress on personal computer (PC)-based game training.
Citation:
Hancock, P.A. (2004). Do children have one-third less peripheral vision than adults? International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 10(2), 191-195.
(Featured in: The Forum: Forensics Professional Group of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 25(2), 3)
Abstract:
The following report is a case study example of how problematic information can invade and percolate through the literature on forensic human factors and ergonomics.
Citation:
Lesch, M.F., & Hancock, P.A. (2004). Driving performance during concurrent cell-phone use: Are drivers aware of their performance decrements? Accident Analysis and Prevention, 36(3), 471-480.
Abstract:
Many studies have documented the performance decrements associated with driver distractions; however, few have examined drivers’ awareness of these distraction effects.
Citation:
Terrence, P.I., Gilson, R.D., & Hancock, P.A. (2003). Assessment of real data and theoretical issues in extreme aviation environments. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 7(2), 44-48.
Abstract:
We investigated performance in extreme aviation situations using data recorded from actual in-flight emergencies that resulted in an accident.
Citation:
Brill. J.C., Mouloua, M., Hancock, P.A., & Kennedy, R.S. (2003). Evaluating human performance and advanced technology design in extreme environments. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 7(2), 34-35.
Abstract:
Evaluating human performance in extreme environments offers unique challenges to human factors practitioners, researchers, and designers.