Embracing ambiguity in the design of non-stigmatizing digital technology for social interaction among senior citizens

Behaviour and Information Technology

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 297-307

  Sokoler, T ^a   Svensson, M S ^a  

^a BLEKINGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Ambiguity; Interaction design; Senior citizens; Social interaction; Stigmatization

Indexed keywords

DIGITAL TELEVISION; HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION; REMOTE CONTROL;

INTERACTION DESIGN; SENIOR CITIZENS; SOCIAL INTERACTION; STIGMATIZATION;

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;

EID: 34547487050     PISSN: 0144929X     EISSN: 13623001     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01449290601173549     Document Type: Article

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