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Mental models for web objects in different cultural settings

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Sebastian Linxen,

Livia J. Müller,

Alexandre N. Tuch,

Klaus OpwisAuthors Info & Claims

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

Pages 2557 - 2562

https://doi.org/10.1145/2559206.2581209

Published: 26 April 2014 Publication History

Abstract

"Know your users!" A short request but a challenging one. Studies have shown that the positioning of web objects according to the users' mental models can prevent errors and increase the efficiency of interaction. Therefore an important aspect of the design of websites is to take the expectations of the users into account. However the results of these studies are based on research with limited target groups and neglected to consider cultural aspects. To approach this issue the currently being conducted study aims primarily to (1) identify and visualize mental models for different websites types for different countries, (2) highlight differences and similarities in the mental models of the subjects based on their nationality and (3) show the influence of experience with international websites on the mental models of the user. The results gained will be helpful during the design and localization process for international target groups.

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Mental models for web objects in different cultural settings
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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Shelby RRismani SRostamzadeh N(2024)Generative AI in Creative Practice: ML-Artist Folk Theories of T2I Use, Harm, and Harm-ReductionProceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems10.1145/3613904.3642461(1-17)Online publication date: 11-May-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3613904.3642461
Heinz SLinxen STuch AFraßeck LOpwis K(2016)Is It Still Where I Expect It?—Users’ Current Expectations of Interface Elements on the Most Frequent Types of WebsitesInteracting with Computers10.1093/iwc/iww012Online publication date: 30-Aug-2016
https://doi.org/10.1093/iwc/iww012
Zhang JWang QShi Y(2015)Research on E-Book Application Interface Based on Mental ModelApplied Mechanics and Materials10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.731.242731(242-247)Online publication date: Jan-2015
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.731.242

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