Getting Real : A Naturalistic Methodology for Using Smartphones to Collect Mediated Communications
Joint Authors
Tossell, Chad C.
Zhong, Lin
Kortum, Philip
Rahmati, Ahmad
Shepard, Clayton W.
Source
Advances in Human-Computer Interaction
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper contributes an intentionally naturalistic methodology using smartphone logging technology to study communications in the wild.
Smartphone logging can provide tremendous access to communications data from real environments.
However, researchers must consider how it is employed to preserve naturalistic behaviors.
Nine considerations are presented to this end.
We also provide a description of a naturalistic logging approach that has been applied successfully to collecting mediated communications from iPhones.
The methodology was designed to intentionally decrease reactivity and resulted in data that were more accurate than self-reports.
Example analyses are also provided to show how data collected can be analyzed to establish empirical patterns and identify user differences.
Smartphone logging technologies offer flexible capabilities to enhance access to real communications data, but methodologies employing these techniques must be designed appropriately to avoid provoking naturally occurring behaviors.
Functionally, this methodology can be applied to establish empirical patterns and test specific hypotheses within the field of HCI research.
Topically, this methodology can be applied to domains interested in understanding mediated communications such as mobile content and systems design, teamwork, and social networks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tossell, Chad C.& Kortum, Philip& Shepard, Clayton W.& Rahmati, Ahmad& Zhong, Lin. 2012. Getting Real : A Naturalistic Methodology for Using Smartphones to Collect Mediated Communications. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500359
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tossell, Chad C.…[et al.]. Getting Real : A Naturalistic Methodology for Using Smartphones to Collect Mediated Communications. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500359
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tossell, Chad C.& Kortum, Philip& Shepard, Clayton W.& Rahmati, Ahmad& Zhong, Lin. Getting Real : A Naturalistic Methodology for Using Smartphones to Collect Mediated Communications. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500359
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500359