Rafael A. Calvo
ABSTRACT
As the focus in HCI has moved from functionality to usability to the user experience, we have moved toward greater human-centerdness. In a newest iteration, we are beginning to acknowledge the psychological impact that our pervasive technologies have on us. Rather than assuming negative impact is inevitable, as designers we are in a position to actively recruit digital experience to help us thrive. By turning to well-established methods in fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and economics, we can begin to design, and develop new technologies to foster psychological wellbeing and human potential -- an area of research and practice we have referred to as "positive computing" [1]. In this course we will explore approaches to evaluating and designing for wellbeing determinants like autonomy [3,5], competence [5], connectedness [5], meaning [4], and compassion [2], as a first step towards a future in which all digital experience supports flourishing.
- R.A. Calvo and D. Peters. (2014) Positive Computing: Technology for wellbeing and human potential. MIT Press. Google Scholar
Digital Library
- D. Peters, R.A. Calvo "Compassion v. empathy: Designing for resilience." (2014) ACM Interactions Sep/Oct vol 21, 5. pp 48--53 ACM Google ScholarDigital Library
- R.A. Calvo, D. Peters, D. Johnson, Y. Rogers "Autonomy in Technology Design" CHI '14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. pp 37--40. ACM, 2014 Google ScholarDigital Library
- R.A. Calvo, D. Peters (2013) "Promoting psychological wellbeing: loftier goals for new technologies" IEEE Technology and Society, Dec vol 32, 4. pp 19Google Scholar
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- B. K. Wiederhold and G. Riva, "Positive Technology Supports Shift to Preventive, Integrative Health," Cyberpsychol. Behav. Soc. Netw., vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 67-68, 2012.Google ScholarCross Ref
Index Terms
- Designing Technology to Foster Psychological Wellbeing
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