Abstract
Since their introduction, there has been wide discussion about how probes are used in human computer interaction (HCI) research. This variation can be problematic for researchers and designers who plan on using probes in the child computer interaction space, as it can be difficult to know which approach is best suited to address their design situation. In this review, we surveyed the ways that HCI researchers have used probes in studies with children and families. Based on 25 articles, we analysed the methodological decisions that researchers have taken in their empirical studies, relating to: a.) the goals for using the probes, b.) the probe itself, c.) participant involvement, and d.) the data and data use. Based on our methodological findings, we highlight four key tensions - including probes as sources of information versus creative input-and consider questions that can guide decision making for developing probes studies with children and families.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | Inclusive Happiness, IDC 2024 |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
Pages | 157-172 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9798400704420 |
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Publication status | Published - 17 Jun 2024 |
Event | 23rd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference, IDC 2024: AMC IDC - TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands Duration: 17 Jun 2024 → 20 Jun 2024 Conference number: 23 https://idc.acm.org/2024/ |
Conference
Conference | 23rd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference, IDC 2024 |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Delft |
Period | 17/06/24 → 20/06/24 |
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Keywords
- Child
- Family
- Lived experience
- Probes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Education
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software
- Media Technology
- Communication