What To Study In HCI? A Reflection Based On CHI and UK Research Data

Padilla, Stefano; Methven, Thomas S.; Robb, David A.; Chantler, Mike J.

Abstract

HCI is a wide, varied, and complex field that covers a broad spectrum of research. We therefore believe that there is no simple answer to the question 'what to study in HCI?' To shed some light on it, however, we reflect on this question with the aid of data from past HCI conferences, present meta-analyses reports, and possible future research priorities. In our discussion, we argue that the current focus of HCI research is too focused on studying the usability of gadgets. Instead, we believe that researchers in the HCI field have the unique opportunity to combine fundamental research, usability design, and awareness of social issues to achieve real-world impact. As such, we suggest that researchers should aim their studies on human aspects that can solve various needs, problems, and societal challenges.

Citation

Padilla, S., Methven, T. S., Robb, D. A., & Chantler, M. J. (2015, April). What To Study In HCI? A Reflection Based On CHI and UK Research Data. Presented at What to Study in HCI? Workshop at CHI’15: 33rd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: What to Study in HCI? Workshop at CHI’15: 33rd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
• Start Date: Apr 18, 2015
• End Date: Apr 18, 2018
• Publication Date: Apr 18, 2015
• Deposit Date: Oct 23, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 24, 2018
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.5169.2969
• Keywords: Research; strategy; overview; research portfolio; CHI; introspection; overview; data; topics; topic map; visualization; area; study; reflection; discussion; HCI.
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1320881
• Contract Date: Oct 23, 2018