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Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013
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Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013

by Martin Anderson
April 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
468 pages
13h 42m
English
Taylor & Francis
Content preview from Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013
ADULTS’AND CHILDRENS’ REACTIONS TO
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
Martin C. Maguire
Design School, Loughborough University, UK
This paper reviews the findings of four surveys that studied the
reactions of both adults and children to new ideas for technologi-
cal development. These included the use of TV for new applications
in the home, enhancements to make work easier in the kitchen, and
the use of computers versus traditional methods for activities such
as shopping and learning. The studies show some common themes –
that convenience, familiarity, practicality, feasibility and relevance
strongly influence participants’ support for particular applications. ...
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ISBN: 9781138000421