Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment

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Autor(es): dc.contributorUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)-
Autor(es): dc.contributorOslo Metropolitan University-
Autor(es): dc.contributorKristiania University College-
Autor(es): dc.creatordos Santos, Aline Darc Piculo [UNESP]-
Autor(es): dc.creatorFerrari, Ana Lya Moya [UNESP]-
Autor(es): dc.creatorMedola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP]-
Autor(es): dc.creatorSandnes, Frode Eika-
Data de aceite: dc.date.accessioned2022-02-22T00:31:15Z-
Data de disponibilização: dc.date.available2022-02-22T00:31:15Z-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2020-12-11-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2020-12-11-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2019-12-31-
Fonte completa do material: dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2020.1768308-
Fonte completa do material: dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/200633-
Fonte: dc.identifier.urihttp://educapes.capes.gov.br/handle/11449/200633-
Descrição: dc.descriptionPurpose: The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method: Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with eight European students were conducted to probe their experiences and knowledge related to disability, assistive technology, visual impairment, as well as handheld and wearable devices. Results: Close relationships with disabled people seems to have a positive influence on participants perceptions about stigma, disability, and assistive technology. Academic background seems to not have any influence. The aesthetics of assistive devices was observed as an important factor that influences the adoption or abandonment of the device. Conclusion: Device without negative symbolism but with modern aesthetics (smart glasses) were positively accepted by the participants than the device with traditional aesthetics and symbolisms of visual impairment (white cane). Designers should, therefore, consider aesthetics in addition to functionality in order to avoid the perceived stigma, thereby reducing the chances of device abandonment.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Understanding the factors that influence the perceived stigma associated with assistive technology can help designers and developers to reduce assistive technology abandonment and perceived stigma. Designers need to consider both functionality and aesthetics. While functionality is crucial for the users’ adaptation, aesthetics is important for the users’ positive perceptions.-
Descrição: dc.descriptionGraduate Program in Design São Paulo State University (UNESP)-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Computer Science Oslo Metropolitan University-
Descrição: dc.descriptionInstitute of Technology Kristiania University College-
Descrição: dc.descriptionGraduate Program in Design São Paulo State University (UNESP)-
Idioma: dc.languageen-
Relação: dc.relationDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology-
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Palavras-chave: dc.subjectassistive technology-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectsmart glasses-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectStigma-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectvisual impairment-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectwhite cane-
Título: dc.titleAesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment-
Tipo de arquivo: dc.typelivro digital-
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