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Thinking with a tool - what age and technology use reveals about cognition

Sandberg Frid, Linnéa LU (2011) KOGM20 20111
Cognitive 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
organization
course
KOGM20 20111
year
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
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  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}},
}