Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment

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dc.contributor.authordos Santos, Aline Darc Piculo [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorFerrari, Ana Lya Moya [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorMedola, Fausto Orsi [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorSandnes, Frode Eika
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
dc.contributor.institutionOslo Metropolitan University
dc.contributor.institutionKristiania University College
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-12T02:11:51Z
dc.date.available2020-12-12T02:11:51Z
dc.date.issued2020-01-01
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method: Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with eight European students were conducted to probe their experiences and knowledge related to disability, assistive technology, visual impairment, as well as handheld and wearable devices. Results: Close relationships with disabled people seems to have a positive influence on participants perceptions about stigma, disability, and assistive technology. Academic background seems to not have any influence. The aesthetics of assistive devices was observed as an important factor that influences the adoption or abandonment of the device. Conclusion: Device without negative symbolism but with modern aesthetics (smart glasses) were positively accepted by the participants than the device with traditional aesthetics and symbolisms of visual impairment (white cane). Designers should, therefore, consider aesthetics in addition to functionality in order to avoid the perceived stigma, thereby reducing the chances of device abandonment.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Understanding the factors that influence the perceived stigma associated with assistive technology can help designers and developers to reduce assistive technology abandonment and perceived stigma. Designers need to consider both functionality and aesthetics. While functionality is crucial for the users’ adaptation, aesthetics is important for the users’ positive perceptions.en
dc.description.affiliationGraduate Program in Design São Paulo State University (UNESP)
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Computer Science Oslo Metropolitan University
dc.description.affiliationInstitute of Technology Kristiania University College
dc.description.affiliationUnespGraduate Program in Design São Paulo State University (UNESP)
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2020.1768308
dc.identifier.citationDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/17483107.2020.1768308
dc.identifier.issn1748-3115
dc.identifier.issn1748-3107
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85086857241
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/200633
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
dc.sourceScopus
dc.subjectassistive technology
dc.subjectsmart glasses
dc.subjectStigma
dc.subjectvisual impairment
dc.subjectwhite cane
dc.titleAesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairmenten
dc.typeArtigo
unesp.author.orcid0000-0003-1974-7916[1]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0002-2622-4411[2]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0003-2308-6524[3]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0001-7781-748X[4]
unesp.departmentDesign - FAACpt

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