The falsified self
complexities in personal data collection
pp. 351-358
Abstrakt
Personal Informatics systems collect personal information in order to trigger self-reflection and improve self-knowledge. Users can now choose among different wearable devices for collecting these data according to their needs and desires. These tools exploit not only different shapes and physical forms, but also diverse technologies and algorithms, which may impact the effectiveness of data gathering. In this paper we explored whether there are significant differences in their reported measures and how these can impact the user experience, along with the perceived accuracy of the gathered data and the perceived reliability of the device. To this aim, we carried out an autoethnography which lasted 4 weeks, monitoring the number of steps and the distance covered during the day and the sleep period through different wearables. The results showed that there are wide differences among diverse tools and these differences greatly influence how data collected and devices used are perceived.
Publication details
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Antona Margherita, Stephanidis Constantine (2016) Universal access in human-computer interaction. methods, techniques, and best practices: 10th international conference, UAHCI 2016, held as part of HCI international 2016, Toronto, ON, Canada, july 17-22, 2016. Dordrecht, Springer.
Seiten: 351-358
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40250-5_34
Referenz:
Marcengo Alessandro, Rapp Amon, Cena Federica, Geymonat Marina (2016) „The falsified self: complexities in personal data collection“, In: M. Antona & C. Stephanidis (eds.), Universal access in human-computer interaction. methods, techniques, and best practices, Dordrecht, Springer, 351–358.