| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R57737/01 |
| Title: |
Human Factors in the Design of Adaptive Hypermedia Systems: A Cognitive Style Approach |
| Principal Investigator: |
Chen, Dr S |
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| Department: |
Information Systems & Computing |
| Organisation: |
Brunel University London |
| Scheme: |
Fast Stream |
| Starts: |
01 October 2001 |
Ends: |
30 September 2004 |
Value (£): |
62,953
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Cognitive Science Appl. in ICT |
Human-Computer Interactions |
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Retail |
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The purpose of the proposed project is to investigate the influence of human factors on the use of adaptive hypermedia systems. Current adaptive hypermedia systems mainly focus on users' prior knowledge and ignore other human factors, especially cognitive styles. We will examine how various hypermedia adaptation techniques are experienced by users with different cognitive styles. The project will integrate four aspects of research activities: (1) theoretical evaluation: to investigate and integrate existing hypermedia adaptation techniques, (2) system design: to develop an adaptive hypermedia system that can match with particular preferences of different cognitive styles, (3) empirical study: to examine the effects of different cognitive styles on information seeking strategies in the adaptive hypermedia system, and (4) development of guidelines: to provide guidelines about the circumstances under which particular adaptive techniques are most effective. The project can enhance the understanding of human factors in the use of adaptive hypermedia systems and help designers to develop adaptive hypermedia systems that can accommodate individual differences.
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