Thinking with a tool - what age and technology use reveals about cognition
(2011) KOGM20 20111Cognitive Science
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Technology is often used as a method in memory intervention but there is a gap between what we know about memory processes and the interaction with technology tools (Topo, 2009; Dascal & Dror, 2005; Hjälmedelsinstitutet, 2011). This study aims to investigate how human use our memory in a real world setting and how we valuate a technological memory tool developed to support mild memory decline. It is measured by a semi structured interview and user evaluation questionnaires of a technological memory aid. The opinions of two groups, one with elderly and one with young participants with a total of N=20 individuals were collected and compared to each other. The result indicates that individuals are different depending on experience and culture... (More)
- Technology is often used as a method in memory intervention but there is a gap between what we know about memory processes and the interaction with technology tools (Topo, 2009; Dascal & Dror, 2005; Hjälmedelsinstitutet, 2011). This study aims to investigate how human use our memory in a real world setting and how we valuate a technological memory tool developed to support mild memory decline. It is measured by a semi structured interview and user evaluation questionnaires of a technological memory aid. The opinions of two groups, one with elderly and one with young participants with a total of N=20 individuals were collected and compared to each other. The result indicates that individuals are different depending on experience and culture so that one assistive technology does not fit a whole target group. Another result also seen in the study is that internal and external memory strategies seem to be intrinsically interconnected with each other. Earlier studies show a gap in the research between how human memory processes works and how the design of technological products is outlined. Activity theory is suggested as a preferable framework for the study of human cognitive processes such as memory. (Less)
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- author
- Sandberg Frid, Linnéa LU
- supervisor
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- Agneta Gulz LU
- organization
- course
- KOGM20 20111
- year
- 2011
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- cognitive tool, memorystrategies, ageing
- language
- English
- id
- 2057369
- date added to LUP
- 2012-09-21 14:56:39
- date last changed
- 2012-09-21 14:56:39
@misc{2057369, abstract = {{Technology is often used as a method in memory intervention but there is a gap between what we know about memory processes and the interaction with technology tools (Topo, 2009; Dascal & Dror, 2005; Hjälmedelsinstitutet, 2011). This study aims to investigate how human use our memory in a real world setting and how we valuate a technological memory tool developed to support mild memory decline. It is measured by a semi structured interview and user evaluation questionnaires of a technological memory aid. The opinions of two groups, one with elderly and one with young participants with a total of N=20 individuals were collected and compared to each other. The result indicates that individuals are different depending on experience and culture so that one assistive technology does not fit a whole target group. Another result also seen in the study is that internal and external memory strategies seem to be intrinsically interconnected with each other. Earlier studies show a gap in the research between how human memory processes works and how the design of technological products is outlined. Activity theory is suggested as a preferable framework for the study of human cognitive processes such as memory.}}, author = {{Sandberg Frid, Linnéa}}, language = {{eng}}, note = {{Student Paper}}, title = {{Thinking with a tool - what age and technology use reveals about cognition}}, year = {{2011}}, }