scholarly journals An Analysis of Social Interaction between Novice Older Adults When Learning Gesture-based Skills Through Simple Digital Games

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Vincent Springett ◽  
Martin Mihajlov ◽  
Ezeni Brzovska ◽  
Mihaela Orozel ◽  
Vesna Elsner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Peer Interaction ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Interactive Technologies ◽  
Cooperative Action ◽  
Minimalist Approach ◽  
Verbal Encouragement

Abstract This paper reports three exploratory empirical studies with older adults that had little or no prior experience with interactive technologies. The participants were introduced to interactive technology by playing games on touchscreens, playing in pairs with the assistance of a mentor. We focus on two principle aspects, the peer-to-peer interaction during these sessions, and the role of the mentor in progressing the sessions. In the case of peer-to-peer interaction we looked for ways in which players supported each other during interaction to assess the role of peer interaction in this context. In the case of mentoring, we examined the efficacy of a minimalist approach where verbal encouragement, suggestions or (in the last resort) intervention are used to provide support to learners. The sessions showed that learners typically could play and learn basic manipulations independently after initial help and guidance from mentors. We also found that peer interaction, both in verbal and non-verbal communication and cooperative action was broadly a positive influence within sessions, suggesting that there is significant value in building confidence as well as in learning.

scholarly journals The essence and mechanisms of environmental competence formation in students of natural science departments

2021 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 09004
Author(s):  
Ruslana Romaniuk ◽  
Olena Antonova ◽  
Oksana Sorochynska ◽  
Olga Tsurul ◽  
Marina Sidorovich
Keyword(s):  
Natural Science ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Interactive Technologies ◽  
Science Departments ◽  
Educational Component

A comparative analysis of the ecological (environmental) educational component of the training in students of Natural Science Departments (Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Ecology) and future teachers of natural sciences has been carried out. The general and professional competences, program results of training, and applicants training educational programs on the example of several Ukrainian universities are analyzed. It is revealed that the formation of environmental competence is carried out by acquiring environmental education by means of interactive technologies, forms, and methods of organizing the educational process. The positive influence of students’ involvement in research, environmental, ecological, and naturalistic work in extracurricular time on the formation of their environmental competence has been confirmed. The role of educational and industrial practices in the process of students’ professional training and the formation of their environmental competence is emphasized.

The indirect experience of nature: biomorphic design forms in servicescapes

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 847-867
Author(s):  
Deepak S. Kumar ◽  
Keyoor Purani ◽  
Shyam A. Viswanathan
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Place Identity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attention Restoration ◽  
Natural Forms

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the concept of biomorphism (i.e. indirect experience of nature) in servicescape designs and validates its impact on consumer responses. Using the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework, this study explores the relationship between biomorphic servicescape designs and the servicescape preference. Further, it explains how biomorphic designs can help users to get better connected with the servicescapes by introducing the mediating role of attention restoration and place identity (emotional and cognitive), as explained by attention restoration theory. Design/methodology/approach Two empirical studies were carried out to test the hypothesised relationships: an exploratory pre-experimental design with one-shot treatment using 200 images as stimuli and 3,680 responses; and a 3 × 2 factorial design with three-dimensional images with about 654 responses for three service contexts chosen a priori: fashion retail, restaurant and hospital lobby. Findings This study conceptualises the role of biomorphism – elements that mimic natural forms – in servicescape designs and establishes that, akin to natural elements, the indirect experience of nature in servicescapes also has a positive influence on attention restoration, perceived place identity and servicescape preference of the consumers. This implies that the effects similar to that of a biophilic servicescape can be achieved through servicescape elements that mimic natural forms. Originality/value Extending the idea of biophilia, this research adopts the concept of biomorphism from architecture and environmental psychology domains and introduces biomorphic servicescape designs, which could be more practical at times compared to biophilic servicescapes. It establishes the influences of biomorphic servicescape designs on consumer preferences. Grounded in the S-O-R model, it further explains this relationship through mediating effects of attention restoration and place identity. Being new to marketing and management domains, this research may trigger a series of research studies on biomorphic service environment designs, with desirable implications for services marketing and services operations functions.

scholarly journals The role of reputation systems in digital discrimination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Kas ◽  
Rense Corten ◽  
Arnout van de Rijt
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ethnic Discrimination ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Reputation System ◽  
Reputation Systems ◽  
Online Markets ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Unique Data

Abstract Reputation systems are commonplace in online markets, such as on peer-to-peer sharing platforms. These systems have been argued to be a solution to (ethnic) discrimination on such platforms. This argument is based on empirical studies showing that ethnic disadvantages are smaller for users with ratings than for users without ratings. We argue that this conclusion may be premature, because minorities have a harder time accumulating ratings. The greater benefit of ratings to minorities may be offset by their troubles acquiring any, thereby diminishing the potential for reputation systems to reduce discrimination. We tested this counterargument using a unique data set that contains information on all interactions on a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental platform. We find that the reputation system does not reduce initial inequalities between otherwise comparable renters of different ethnicity. Platforms that wish to reduce discrimination should not only make their reputation system more effective, but also help users collect ratings.

scholarly journals THE CENTRALITY OF GENDER EXPRESSION FOR TRANSGENDER ELDERS AND CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S736-S737
Author(s):  
Steffany Sloan ◽  
Jacquelyn Benson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Gender Expression ◽  
Health Service Providers

Abstract Successful aging is a construct regularly addressed in the gerontological literature, most typically referred to as living in the best physical and cognitive health possible, experiencing the least amount of disease, and engaging actively within one’s social environment. There are, however, conceptually distinct aspects of aging for older adults who identify as transgender, particularly given lifelong experiences of marginalization and stigma. In order to identify factors transgender older adults consider most relevant to successful aging, a Theory-Generating Qualitative Meta-synthesis was conducted. The study utilized systematic methods and thematic analysis with qualitative data from empirical studies focusing on transgender aging experiences, particularly drawing upon data that amplified the transgender older adult point of view. Findings of this study indicate that although trans older adults do not minimize unique challenges inherent to aging as a gender minority, successful aging rests on the relief and resilience offered by authentic gender expression. As such, data from this study informed the development of a model of successful aging that centralizes the importance of gender expression. Understanding the central role of gender expression in later life can be especially impactful for social and health service providers, as it emphasizes gender affirming experiences as highly salient to one’s own assessment of quality aging. Furthermore, conceptualizing aging for transgender elders in a way that prioritizes the importance of identity can aid in preventing an unnecessarily deficits-based perspective for service providers, and supports the necessity of amplifying a culturally specific understanding of successful aging.

The Impact of Market Knowledge Competence on New Product Advantage: Conceptualization and Empirical Examination

1998 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiger Li ◽  
Roger J. Calantone
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
New Product ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Market Knowledge ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Concept Definition ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Although the role of market knowledge competence in enhancing new product advantage is assumed widely in the literature, empirical studies are lacking because of an absence of the concept definition. In this study, the authors conceptualize market knowledge competence as the processes that generate and integrate market knowledge. The authors test the conceptual model using data collected from the software industry. The findings show that each of the three processes of market knowledge competence exerts a positive influence on new product advantage. The results also reveal a positive association between new product advantage and product market performance. The findings regarding the antecedents indicate that the perceived importance of market knowledge by top management has the largest impact on the processes of market knowledge competence.

An empirical understanding of use of internal analogies in conceptual design

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Srinivasan ◽  
Amaresh Chakrabarti ◽  
Udo Lindemann
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Design Problem ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Target Domain ◽  
Levels Of Abstraction ◽  
Source Domain ◽  
Natural Domain

AbstractInternal analogies are created if the knowledge of source domain is obtained only from the cognition of designers. In this paper, an understanding of the use of internal analogies in conceptual design is developed by studying: the types of internal analogies; the roles of internal analogies; the influence of design problems on the creation of internal analogies; the role of experience of designers on the use of internal analogies; the levels of abstraction at which internal analogies are searched in target domain, identified in source domain, and realized in the target domain; and the effect of internal analogies from the natural and artificial domains on the solution space created using these analogies. To facilitate this understanding, empirical studies of design sessions from earlier research, each involving a designer solving a design problem by identifying requirements and developing conceptual solutions, without using any support, are used. The following are the important findings: designers use analogies from the natural and artificial domains; analogies are used for generating requirements and solutions; the nature of the design problem influences the use of analogies; the role of experience of designers on the use of analogies is not clearly ascertained; analogical transfer is observed only at few levels of abstraction while many levels remain unexplored; and analogies from the natural domain seem to have more positive influence than the artificial domain on the number of ideas and variety of idea space.

scholarly journals Doing Aging Research Together: Innovative Perspectives on Participatory Approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 388-388
Author(s):  
Anna Wanka ◽  
Anna Urbaniak
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Ageing Research ◽  
The Us ◽  
Socially Excluded

Abstract The symposium aims to take a closer look at what it means to involve older participants in ageing research - beyond the role of research subjects. By discussing projects that deploy different participatory approaches we investigate the manifold ways in which older adults can become co-creators of the research process. We do so comparing such approaches in different domains, with different outcomes and in different stages of the research process. Consequently, this symposium (1) looks at the research process through the lens of benefits and challenges resulting from involving older adults as co-creators; (2) showcases projects across different domains and different jurisdictions that applied participatory approach in ageing research to discuss benefits and challenges, and (3) advances scientific insights into participatory approaches involving older adults. After an introductory contribution outlining theories, concepts and developments of participatory approaches in ageing research, we present insights from three empirical studies in different cultural and thematic settings. In our first presentation, Anna Wanka and Anna Urbaniak open the symposium by presenting an overview of participatory approaches that involve older adults. In the first empirical presentation, Julia Nolte and Hamid Turker discuss the process of involving older adults in data analysis and therefor present data from the US. In the third presentation, Lillian Hunn highlights how the recent COVID-19 pandemic impacted patient involvement in research in Canada. Finally, Anna Urbaniak discusses the process of planning participatory research with hard to reach population among older adults in Austria, namely those who are socially excluded.

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