Methods for human - computer interaction research with older people

Authors: Dickinson, A.; Arnott, J.; Prior, S.

Source: Behaviour and Information Technology, Volume 26, Number 4, July 2007 , pp. 343-352(10)

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Abstract:

Experimental research in human - computer interaction commonly uses participant groups that are unrepresentative of demographic realities, being young, technically knowledgeable and highly educated. One way of reflecting society more accurately in research is to include older adults in research groups, but the elicitation of high-quality data from these participants requires alterations in research methods and organization. In the present paper, methodological and organizational experiences from a range of research studies with older participants are reported. It concludes with a list of guidelines for maximizing the research outcomes of working with older adults.

Keywords: Older participants; Methodologies; Guidelines

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01449290601176948

Affiliations: 1: School of Computing, University of Dundee, UK

Publication date: 2007-07-01

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