On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials
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Resumo: | BACKGROUND: Mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs are often associated with certain stigma. Such devices must be designed with the goal of reducing stigma to decrease the abandonment-rate. Yet there is little empirical evidence on how mobility devices are perceived. OBJECTIVE: This study set out to explore how (N= 40) non-disabled individuals perceived four common mobility devices including a traditional walker, rollator, manual wheelchair and a powered wheelchair. METHODS: A questionnaire based on semantic differential scales was designed. RESULTS: The results show that the more elaborate devices are perceived as more aesthetical and lighter, yet more unsafe and impractical. Moreover, respondents familiar with mobility devices through family and friends gave more biased negative responses in terms of device characteristics compared to non-experienced respondents. Next, non-experienced respondents perceived the manual wheelchair to be more stigmatizing compared to experienced respondents. CONCLUSIONS: The findings evidence that different designs of products in the same category can evoke different perceptions of non-users regarding practical, aesthetical and symbolic aspects. Insight into how different design characteristics are associated with perceptions of non-users may contribute to the comprehension of assistive technology stigma and may support design decisions that minimize negative judgments and emphasize positive perceptions. |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentialsaestheticsAssistive technologycultural factorsoperationsperceptionsstigmawalkersweightwheelchairsBACKGROUND: Mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs are often associated with certain stigma. Such devices must be designed with the goal of reducing stigma to decrease the abandonment-rate. Yet there is little empirical evidence on how mobility devices are perceived. OBJECTIVE: This study set out to explore how (N= 40) non-disabled individuals perceived four common mobility devices including a traditional walker, rollator, manual wheelchair and a powered wheelchair. METHODS: A questionnaire based on semantic differential scales was designed. RESULTS: The results show that the more elaborate devices are perceived as more aesthetical and lighter, yet more unsafe and impractical. Moreover, respondents familiar with mobility devices through family and friends gave more biased negative responses in terms of device characteristics compared to non-experienced respondents. Next, non-experienced respondents perceived the manual wheelchair to be more stigmatizing compared to experienced respondents. CONCLUSIONS: The findings evidence that different designs of products in the same category can evoke different perceptions of non-users regarding practical, aesthetical and symbolic aspects. Insight into how different design characteristics are associated with perceptions of non-users may contribute to the comprehension of assistive technology stigma and may support design decisions that minimize negative judgments and emphasize positive perceptions.Department of Computer Science Oslo Metropolitan University, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plassDepartment of Design São Paulo State UniversityInstitute of Technology Kristiania University CollegeDepartment of Design São Paulo State UniversityOslo Metropolitan UniversityUniversidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)Kristiania University CollegeBoiani, Josieli Aparecida Marques [UNESP]Barili, Sara Raquel Martins [UNESP]Medola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP]Sandnes, Frode Eika2022-04-29T08:28:20Z2022-04-29T08:28:20Z2019-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article15-25http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/TAD-190226Technology and Disability, v. 31, n. 1-2, p. 15-25, 2019.1878-643X1055-4181http://hdl.handle.net/11449/22870410.3233/TAD-1902262-s2.0-85069495942Scopusreponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengTechnology and Disabilityinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-04-17T18:29:02Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/228704Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462024-04-17T18:29:02Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials Boiani, Josieli Aparecida Marques [UNESP] aesthetics Assistive technology cultural factors operations perceptions stigma walkers weight wheelchairs |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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On the non-disabled perceptions of four common mobility devices in Norway: A comparative study based on semantic differentials |
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Boiani, Josieli Aparecida Marques [UNESP] |
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Boiani, Josieli Aparecida Marques [UNESP] Barili, Sara Raquel Martins [UNESP] Medola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP] Sandnes, Frode Eika |
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Barili, Sara Raquel Martins [UNESP] Medola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP] Sandnes, Frode Eika |
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Oslo Metropolitan University Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) Kristiania University College |
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Boiani, Josieli Aparecida Marques [UNESP] Barili, Sara Raquel Martins [UNESP] Medola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP] Sandnes, Frode Eika |
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aesthetics Assistive technology cultural factors operations perceptions stigma walkers weight wheelchairs |
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aesthetics Assistive technology cultural factors operations perceptions stigma walkers weight wheelchairs |
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BACKGROUND: Mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs are often associated with certain stigma. Such devices must be designed with the goal of reducing stigma to decrease the abandonment-rate. Yet there is little empirical evidence on how mobility devices are perceived. OBJECTIVE: This study set out to explore how (N= 40) non-disabled individuals perceived four common mobility devices including a traditional walker, rollator, manual wheelchair and a powered wheelchair. METHODS: A questionnaire based on semantic differential scales was designed. RESULTS: The results show that the more elaborate devices are perceived as more aesthetical and lighter, yet more unsafe and impractical. Moreover, respondents familiar with mobility devices through family and friends gave more biased negative responses in terms of device characteristics compared to non-experienced respondents. Next, non-experienced respondents perceived the manual wheelchair to be more stigmatizing compared to experienced respondents. CONCLUSIONS: The findings evidence that different designs of products in the same category can evoke different perceptions of non-users regarding practical, aesthetical and symbolic aspects. Insight into how different design characteristics are associated with perceptions of non-users may contribute to the comprehension of assistive technology stigma and may support design decisions that minimize negative judgments and emphasize positive perceptions. |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/TAD-190226 Technology and Disability, v. 31, n. 1-2, p. 15-25, 2019. 1878-643X 1055-4181 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/228704 10.3233/TAD-190226 2-s2.0-85069495942 |
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Technology and Disability, v. 31, n. 1-2, p. 15-25, 2019. 1878-643X 1055-4181 10.3233/TAD-190226 2-s2.0-85069495942 |
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