HCI and Societal Issues: A Framework for Engagement
Authors:
Harry Hochheiser a;
Jonathan Lazar a
| Affiliation: | a Department of Computer and Information Science, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA. |
DOI:
10.1080/10447310701702717
Publication Frequency:
8 issues per year
Published in:
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Volume
23,
Issue
3
December
2007
, pages 339
- 374
Subjects:
Ergonomics & Human Factors;
Ergonomics: Human Computer Interaction;
Legal, Ethical & Social Aspects of IT: Human Computer Interaction;
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Abstract
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is much broader than the study of interface design and input devices. It includes considerations of the social, political, ethical, and societal implications of computer systems. Concerns such as privacy, accessibility, universal design, and voting usability have led to active HCI research. Our examination of HCI responses to these and other issues informs a model of social engagement based on societal influences that motivate various responses from the HCI community. This model provides suggestions for engagement with issues that are likely to grow in importance over the next several years. By focusing on these issues, HCI researchers may make still greater contributions toward addressing societal concerns.
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