Spatial metaphors and disorientation in hypertext browsing
Abstract
The spatial metaphor can be used as a framework for explaining and designing tools that alleviate disorientation problems in hypertext systems. The approach based on this metaphor would involve developing tools analogous to navigational aids in physical environments and applying analogous concepts from research on human spatial processing and navigation in physical spaces. Research on hypertext browsing with respect to the spatial metaphor is reviewed and contrasted with the larger task context where users are trying to explore, learn, analyse, and summarize the contents of the hypertext space.
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Previous literature highlights the negative effects of age on spatial abilities, memory, attention, and perceptual speed.
“Previous literature highlights the negative effects of age on spatial abilities, memory, attention, and perceptual speed [19,27,75].”
From Designing ICTs for Users with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Usability Study (2020) · cites this paper as [75]
Some studies propose linear navigation to avoid spatial disorientation when using websites.
“Some studies propose linear navigation to avoid spatial disorientation when using websites [75].”
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- Authors
- KIM, H., & HIRTLE, S. C.
- Affiliations
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- ORCID
- HIRTLE, STEPHEN C.
- Venue
- Behaviour & Information Technology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 1995-07
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 239-250
- ISSN
- 0144-929X (ISSN-L)
- 1362-3001
- OpenAlex
- W2016899399
- Cited by
- 224
- References
- 38
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- FWCI
- 10.20
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Behaviour and Information Technology (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Data Visualization and Analytics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Automotive Engineering › Spatial Cognition and Navigation
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Usability and User Interface Design
- Keywords
- spatial metaphor, disorientation, hypertext navigation, navigation aids, spatial cognition, hypertext design
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