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Gender HCI: What About the Software?

Authors :
Laura Beckwith
Margaret Burnett
Valentina Grigoreanu
Susan Wiedenbeck
Source :
Computer. 39:97-101
Publication Year :
2006
Publisher :
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2006.

Abstract

We use the term gender HCI (human-computer interaction) to refer to research into how software relates to gender differences. Our particular focus is on how gender-neutral software works, not on gender-oriented content. Specifically, we have concentrated on software aimed at supporting everyday users doing problem solving. Several of the hypotheses we developed in the first step of our investigative method predict that in a software environment with problem-solving features, gender differences will have a significant impact on the adoption and use of these features, due at least in part to differences related to risk perception and confidence. To maintain its creative edge, an organization must encourage a diversity of ideas

Details

ISSN :
00189162
Volume :
39
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Computer
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........fd1f22113d0c60cddee89961d375b09e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/mc.2006.382