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Age matters: bridging the generation gap through technology-mediated interaction

Authors:

David A. Harley,

Sri H. Kurniawan,

Geraldine Fitzpatrick,

Frank VetereAuthors Info & Claims

CHI EA '09: CHI '09 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 4799 - 4802

https://doi.org/10.1145/1520340.1520744

Published: 04 April 2009 Publication History

Abstract

Internet-based, mobile and pervasive technologies provide the means for older people to establish and maintain intergenerational relationships over long distances. However the significance of this intergenerational context has been largely ignored when considering potential interactions and the design of new technologies. This workshop aims to explore what the important issues are when considering intergenerational contact as a significant context for design. The overarching objective of this workshop is to identify key research themes in respect of intergenerational communication and its implications for the design of interactive systems.

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CHI EA '09: CHI '09 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

April 2009

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DOI:10.1145/1520340

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Brigham Young University
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Microsoft Research
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Microsoft Research
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Carnegie Mellon University
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