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Effects of usability problems on user emotions in human–computer interaction

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Xi’an Research Institute of Hi-Tech

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Abstract

A two-factor mixed design with usability problem type and severity rating as experimental factors was conducted to examine the effects of usability problems on user emotions. The usability problem type was varied from full classification (FC) in artifact component to FC in task component, and severity rating of usability problem was varied from low to high. Difference in emotional dimensions, valence, arousal, and dominance were realized as dependent variables. Results showed that effects of usability problems on user emotions differed by type and severity rating. Usability problems classified into FC in task component or with higher severity rating led to more negative and less dominance subjective feelings. Effect of type of usability problems on emotional valence was stronger when their severity rating was relatively low. These investigations suggest that usability problems classified into FC in task component or with higher severity rating should be assigned to higher priority in usability test and be eliminated as far as possible in the development process. Further studies may address the issue from different construct of emotion, e.g., physiological changes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMan–Machine–Environment System Engineering - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on MMESE
EditorsShengzhao Long, Balbir S Dhillon
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages543-552
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789811062315
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event17th International Conference on Man–Machine–Environment System Engineering, MMESE 2017 - Jinggangshan, China
Duration: 21 Oct 201723 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume456
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Man–Machine–Environment System Engineering, MMESE 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityJinggangshan
Period21/10/1723/10/17

Keywords

  • Arousal
  • Dominance
  • Severity rating
  • Type of usability problem
  • Usability problems
  • User emotions
  • Valence

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