Understanding Expectations of Different User Groups of a Sophisticated Fall Detection System

Koloszár, Kata

doi:10.1080/10803548.2014.11077046

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“…This isn't the first instance where Q‐methodology has been used in HFE. Koloszár (2014), for example, used Q‐methodology to identify different participant group's responses to a fall detection system for the elderly. However, Koloszár (2014) never reflected on the value of Q‐methodology for understanding HFE problems.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Koloszár (2014), for example, used Q‐methodology to identify different participant group's responses to a fall detection system for the elderly. However, Koloszár (2014) never reflected on the value of Q‐methodology for understanding HFE problems. Based on the findings of this study it is recommended that Q‐methodology be considered as part of a suite of tools available to HFE to investigate topics where the subject‐area is sensitive or where participants have difficulty explaining their feelings and attitudes towards the complex subject‐area.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Stenner and Watts (2012) the Q‐methodology aims to reveal perspectives, or several viewpoints, that may be shared on a specific topic of interest. While Q‐methodology has not yet been used extensively in HFE (e.g., Chen, 2021; Koloszár, 2014) it closely resembles other HFE card‐sorting techniques such as Collaborative Analysis of Requirements and Design (Stanton et al, 2017). Q‐methodology falls somewhere between the qualitative aspects of an interview technique and the quantitative aspects of a survey and has shown promise with aiding design decisions within human‐computer interaction research (e.g., Vorm & Miller, 2020).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Stenner and Watts (2012) the Q-methodology aims to reveal perspectives, or several viewpoints, that may be shared on a specific topic of interest. While Q-methodology has not yet been used extensively in HFE (e.g., Chen, 2021;Koloszár, 2014) it closely resembles other HFE card-sorting techniques such as Collaborative Analysis of Requirements and Design (Stanton et al, 2017).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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By the year 2050, 67% of the global population will be living in cities where water demand is projected to outstrip supply. This shortage calls for identifying ways through which urban residents and commercial interests can adapt to water stress. As commercial buildings contribute significantly to water consumption in cities, building facilities managers (BFMs) have a significant role in formulation and implementation of the adaptation approaches. Their perceptions of alternative water sources, including reclaimed water, are, therefore, important. In this study, the perceptions of 40 BFMs on reclaimed water use in buildings were analyzed using Q‐methodology. Analysis correlated the responses of different people, factoring out the groups of people who hold similar viewpoints. Results showed that participants could be categorized under four factors. Participants in Factor 1 perceived reclaimed water as being healthy and a worthy investment. Those in Factor 2, however, had negative perceptions and did not trust local governments to appropriately manage the treatment process, thus presenting health concerns. They also found reclaimed water repulsive. Participants in Factor 3 were also less willing to adopt reclaimed water, but felt that its use for non‐potable purposes would be acceptable. The final group, those in Factor 4 focused more on the cost efficiency and sustainability of reclaimed water, finding it acceptable on those grounds. However, they thought that decisions on its use should be the building owners' prerogative rather than the BFMs. The implications of these findings with respect to encouraging reclaimed water use in commercial office buildings are discussed.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%