Introduction to Affordances and the Home Context The concept of affordances, originally articulated by ecological psychologist James J. Gibson, refers to the functional properties of the environment that are relevant to an acting organism. These are not subjective interpretations but objective properties of the world, defined by the relationship between the organism’s capabilities and the […]
Introduction and Definition of Anticipated Interaction Experiences (AIE) The concept of Anticipated Interaction Experiences (AIE) stands as a foundational construct within social psychology, describing the cognitive, affective, and behavioral processes mobilized by an individual when they expect a future encounter with another specific person. This phenomenon moves beyond simple expectation; it represents an active psychological […]
Introduction to Blindness-Specific Interaction Practices Blindness-specific interaction practices encompass a specialized set of communication and behavioral protocols designed to facilitate effective, respectful, and equitable engagement with individuals who are blind or have low vision. These practices are rooted in principles of universal design, accessibility, and social etiquette, aiming to dismantle barriers that often arise from […]
Introduction to Attitudes toward Interaction Design Attitudes toward interaction design (IxD) represent a crucial area of psychological inquiry within the fields of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX). While traditional system evaluation often emphasized objective metrics such as task completion time and error rates, contemporary understanding acknowledges that user success is inextricably linked to […]