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This is a talk I gave at CHI'13 (chi2013.acm.org). In it, my co-authors and I delineate ways to interpret, use, and develop behavioral theory within an HCI context.TRANSCRIPT
Mind the Theoretical Gap: Interpreting, Using, and Developing Behavioral Theory in HCI Research
Predrag Klasnja Assistant Prof, iSchool U. of Michigan [email protected]
Jon Froehlich Assistant Prof, CS U. of Maryland [email protected]
Matthew Buman Assistant Prof, Nutrition & Health Promotion Arizona State University [email protected]
Eric Hekler Assistant Prof, Nutrition & Health Promotion Arizona State University [email protected]
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Prominence of Behavior Change Research in the Last 10 Years of CHI Proceedings
Behavioral Science
HCI / Design
Behavior Change
Technologies
HCI/Design
The design and creation of useful and usable technologies and interactions.
Behavioral Science
The systematic search for generalizable truths about behavior to create effective interventions.
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HCI Uses of Behavioral Theory
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Inform Design
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HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Inform Design
System Features
Design Guidelines
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HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Guide Evaluation
Lee, M., Kiesler, S., and Forlizzi, J. (2011). CHI’11, 325-334.
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HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Define Users
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Behavioral Methods
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Linda Collins, methodology.psu.edu
HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL METHODS
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MOST HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL METHODS
Single Case Experimental Design
J. Dallery et al. 2013 Journal of Medical Internet Research, 15(2):e22
HCI USES OF BEHAVIORAL METHODS
Behavioral Theory is Not Sacrosanct!
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Most behavioral theories explain only a small portion of variance
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Lack of Falsification
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SHORTCOMINGS OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
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SHORTCOMINGS OF BEHAVIORAL THEORY
We need you!
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…despite our best efforts, forums, message boards, and chat rooms are rarely used in Internet interventions.
Bennett GG, Glasgow RE. Annu Rev Public Health 2009 Apr 29;30:273-292.
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HCI Contributions
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Improving Measures
Froehlich et al., HydroSense, UbiComp 2009
HCI CONTRIBUTIONS TO BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Early-Stage Theoretical Fidelity
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HCI CONTRIBUTIONS TO BEHAVIORAL THEORY
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Early-Stage Theoretical Fidelity HCI CONTRIBUTIONS TO BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Over the lifespan
Individual characteristics
Big Data & A/B Testing HCI CONTRIBUTIONS TO BEHAVIORAL THEORY
Moving Forward
Paper can be found at ACM Digital Library or designinghealth.org
To find behavioral scientists, come to the Society of Behavioral Medicine, www.sbm.org and join the behavioral informatics SIG! Two CHI people, Tim Bickmore and Eric Hekler are co-chairs; email Eric!
HCI
The design and creation of useful and usable technologies and interactions.
Behavioral Science
The systematic search for generalizable truths about behavior to create effective interventions.
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The design, creation, and evaluation of useful and usable technologies to effectively promote behavior change for positive societal change.
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Predrag Klasnja Assistant Prof, iSchool U. of Michigan [email protected]
Jon Froehlich Assistant Prof, CS U. of Maryland [email protected]
Matthew Buman Assistant Prof, Nutrition & Health Promotion Arizona State University [email protected]
Eric Hekler Assistant Prof, Nutrition & Health Promotion Arizona State University [email protected] @ehekler
Thank you!
Paper can be found at: designinghealth.org