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Refusing, limiting, departing: why we should study technology non-use

Authors:

Eric P.S. Baumer,

Morgan G. Ames,

Jed R. Brubaker,

Paul DourishAuthors Info & Claims

CHI EA '14: CHI '14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 65 - 68

https://doi.org/10.1145/2559206.2559224

Published: 26 April 2014 Publication History

Abstract

In contrast to most research in HCI, this workshop focuses on non-use, that is, situations where people do not use computing technology. Using a reflexive pre-workshop activity and discussion-oriented sessions, we will consider the theories, methods, foundational texts, and central research questions in the study of non-use. In addition to a special issue proposal, we expect the research thread brought to the fore in this workshop will speak to foundational questions of use and the user in HCI.

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DOI:10.1145/2559206

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