Module Overview:
The "Measuring Impact" module provides a comprehensive exploration of the vital importance of measuring impact in various contexts. By delving into why it is crucial to assess the effects and outcomes of initiatives, this module equips learners with the knowledge and tools needed to evaluate success and make informed decisions. Learners will gain insights into the far-reaching implications of impact assessment, making them well-prepared to quantify, analyse, and communicate the results of their actions effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental importance of measuring impact.
- Explore the multifaceted benefits of impact assessment in various contexts.
- Recognize the significance of data-driven decision-making and accountability.
- Gain the ability to evaluate and communicate the effects and outcomes of initiatives.
Dr. Maris Catania is a Chartered Psychologist and a veteran in the gambling industry, with over fourteen years of experience in game integrity and safer gambling.
Dr. Catania holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD from Nottingham Trent University, where her research focused on consumer protection, markers of harm, and responsible gambling under the supervision of Professor Mark Griffiths. She also holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology, a MSc in Addiction Studies, and is currently pursuing a MSc in Artificial Intelligence. Her work has earned her the Gambling Compliance Most Significant Contribution to Responsible Gambling Research award for three consecutive years.
In addition to her industry work, Dr. Catania teaches at the University of Malta, delivering lectures on gambling psychology, gaming psychology, gambling policy, behavioral addiction, and cyberpsychology. Her research is available on ResearchGate.