scholarly journals A Study on the Role of Social Robot in Aspect of User Experiences -Focus on Single-person Households-

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Young Chae ◽  
Seung-In Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Robot ◽  
User Experiences ◽  
Single Person

E-Government for an Inclusive Society

2008 ◽  
pp. 254-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Millard
Keyword(s):  
User Experiences ◽  
User Access ◽  
Inclusive Society

This paper examines the role of eGovernment in supporting an inclusive society by focusing on how government and eGovernment services are used, and who uses them. In this context, the socio-economic and other characteristics of users and non-users of eGovernment services are examined, as is the importance of the different user access channels, including the digital channel, and the consequences this has. The focus is also on user experiences of eGovernment and the role of human intermediaries in delivering services. In each case, the benefits and challenges of eGovernment for an inclusive society are documented and analyzed. Finally, conclusions are drawn concerning appropriate inclusion policy.

Changes in technology acceptance among older people with dementia: the role of social robot engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 104241
Author(s):  
Chen Ke ◽  
Vivian Wei-qun Lou ◽  
Kelvin Cheng-kian Tan ◽  
Man Yi Wai ◽  
Lai Lok Chan
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Social Robot ◽  
People With Dementia

Aligning theory and measurement in behavioral models of water conservation

Water Policy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 762-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley S. Jorgensen ◽  
John F. Martin ◽  
Meryl W. Pearce ◽  
Eileen M. Willis
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Habit Strength ◽  
Behavioral Models ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Single Person ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Household Water

Discussion in the water literature has called for research on the role of behavioral intentions in explanations of both water demand and water conservation. But previous research has suggested that individual-level motivations are not good predictors of metered household water consumption. Two possible reasons for the lack of association between intentions and actual water conservation are that: (i) conservation behaviors are habitual and (ii) conservation behaviors and intention are measured at different levels of analysis. These explanations were tested in a sample of 415 residential households who provided permission to access their water consumption billing records. The effects of intentions, habit strength, and their interaction were examined in single-person households where the alignment of theory and measurement were the same. While behavioral intentions were associated with self-reports of past water conservation and habit strength, none of these variables were good predictors of water conservation. The implications of these results for the development of attitude theory using metered consumption data are discussed.

The physician of Packingtown: the life and impact of Dr Caroline Hedger

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin D. McLarty ◽  
Peter A. Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Single Person ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Subject ◽  
American Society ◽  
Working And Living Conditions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to illustrate the instrumental role of physician Caroline Hedger during the first half of the twentieth century, with her emphasis on worker health, which influenced American society and helped to improve working and living conditions of people across the USA. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on archival newspaper clippings, original journal articles and books written by the subject, historical manuscripts and other labor history resources, this manuscript pulls together information on this topic in a unique way to give a broad view of the impact of Hedger and her important role not only for the city of Chicago, but the nation as a whole. Findings – This research concludes that Hedger was an instrumental force and tireless advocate for the improvement of public health and social change. She was a constant driver for the creation of better living and working conditions of poor laborers, especially immigrants and women, desired the enhancement of child welfare, and was also helpful in supporting the labor movement and educating those involved in the process. Originality/value – This is the first manuscript to explore the role played by Caroline Hedger in relation to her impact on the importance of the health of workers and their families. Her story is a testament to the powerful effect of a single person in a dynamic world, and demonstrates how understanding a worker's health contributes to greater insights about management history.

scholarly journals Social Robots as the Bride? Understanding the Construction of Gender in a Japanese Social Robot Product

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 105-120
Author(s):  
Jindong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Gender Relations ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
Social Robot ◽  
Wage Earner ◽  
Engineering Approach ◽  
Software Studies ◽  
Multimedia Interface

This study critically investigates the construction of gender on a Japanese hologram animestyle social robot Azuma Hikari. By applying a mixed method merging the visual semiotic method and heterogeneous engineering approach in software studies, the signs in Azuma Hikari’s anthropomorphized image and the interactivity enabled by the multimedia interface have been analyzed and discussed. The analysis revealed a stereotyped representation of a Japanese “ideal bride” who should be cute, sexy, comforting, good at housework, and subordinated to “Master”-like husband. Moreover, the device interface disciplines users to play the role of “wage earner” in the simulated marriage and reconstructs the gender relations in reality. It suggests the humanization of the objects is often associated with the dehumanization and objectification of the human in reverse.

Using social robot PLEO to enhance the well-being of hospitalised children

2020 ◽  
pp. 136749352094750
Author(s):  
Clara J Moerman ◽  
Rianne ML Jansens
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Social Robot ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Physical Stimulation ◽  
Child Life Specialists ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Play Material ◽  
Multiple Case

Hospitalisation is stressful for children. Play material is often offered for distraction and comfort. We explored how contact with social robot PLEO could positively affect a child’s well-being. To this end, we performed a multiple case study on the paediatric ward of two hospitals. Child life specialists offered PLEO as a therapeutic activity to children in a personalised way for a well-being related purpose in three to five play like activity sessions during hospital visits/stay. Robot–child interaction was observed; care professionals, children and parents were interviewed. Applying direct content analysis revealed six categories of interest: interaction with PLEO, role of the adults, preferences for PLEO, PLEO as buddy, attainment of predetermined goal(s) and deployment of PLEO. Four girls and five boys, aged 4–13, had PLEO offered as a relief from stress or boredom or for physical stimulation. All but one started interacting with PLEO and showed behaviours like hugging, caring or technical exploration, promoting relaxation, activation and/or making contact. Interaction with PLEO contributed to achieving the well-being related purpose for six of them. PLEO was perceived as attractive to elicit play. Although data are limited, promising results emerge that the well-being of hospitalised children might be fostered by a personalised PLEO offer.

Product Ownership Is a Team Sport

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Shane Hastie
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Team Sport ◽  
Organizational Strategy ◽  
Requirements Management ◽  
Single Person ◽  
Business Analysis ◽  
Vision Alignment ◽  
Effective Product

A number of agile brands downplay the need for business analysis and requirements management on agile projects, putting large store in the role of the Product Owner. This paper tackles some of the problems this misconception can result in and shows how effective product ownership almost always requires a team with a variety of skills and backgrounds to be effective. Product Ownership requires clarity of vision, alignment with organizational strategy, understanding of the development process and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels both inside and outside the organization. The complexity of the role is most often more than a single person can (or should) cope with – effective product ownership requires a teamwork approach covering a variety of skills and knowledge.

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