A Study on Interactive Elements for Long Distance Communication Design
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(Background and Purpose) Long-distance relationships have become a common reality, as globalization has facilitated the opportunity to move from one country to another. Social networks have also shown that online dating allows people to make real connections. Maintaining contact is the most important factor in cultivating such relationships, but geographical distance can make such relationships difficult when they are maintained over a long period of time. (Method) This research aims to open up possibilities in the design of devices that can fulfill necessities in the way people express themselves. This study examines the intimate relationships of geographically isolated people, with a focus on romantic and parent-child relationships, and it is an exploratory study on how people in long-distance relationships communicate with each other, what are the benefits and deficiencies of the tools they use for communication, and what they need to make interpersonal communication effective in overcoming distance through such communication tools. The methodology includes qualitative online surveys with participants from Brazil, South Korea, Europe, the US, Japan, Africa, and the Philippines. In addition, a participatory design was used with kids between 6 to 12 years old as co-designers in order to evaluate children’s point of view of long-distance relationships in order to gain a different perspective. (Results) Based on the results of the survey, the value of contacts as a powerful non-verbal means for conveying emotions such as comfort, consent, approval, relief, and physical attraction was identified. The greatest value from this research was derived from the finding of a new view of possibilities and ideas that came from children's minds, offering inspiration to divert from screenings and pre-set solutions. The findings lead to the conclusion that kids between 6 to 8 years old have a preference for ludic interactions in communicating with their parents and informing them when they need attention. In contrast, kids between 11 to 12 years old care about feeling the presence of loved ones. (Conclusions) This exploratory study was designed to bring deeper knowledge about affective long-distance relationships, with a focus on both romantic and parent-child relationships, since such relationships face the most difficulties during periods in which such individuals have to live separately. Contributing useful findings to future related studies, this research provides insights regarding psychological and technical aspects on maintaining long-distance relationships. Studying participants through the use of qualitative surveys, mostly through open-ended questions, was essential to gain close insights about how they deal with their long-distance relationships and how they seek support for such relationships while maintaining intimacy and strong links.
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(Background and Purpose) Long-distance relationships have become a common reality, as globalization has facilitated the opportunity to move from one country to another. Social networks have also shown that online dating allows people to make real connections. Maintaining contact is the most important factor in cultivating such relationships, but geographical distance can make such relationships difficult when they are maintained over a long period of time. (Method) This research aims to open up possibilities in the design of devices that can fulfill necessities in the way people express themselves. This study examines the intimate relationships of geographically isolated people, with a focus on romantic and parent-child relationships, and it is an exploratory study on how people in long-distance relationships communicate with each other, what are the benefits and deficiencies of the tools they use for communication, and what they need to make interpersonal communication effective in overcoming distance through such communication tools. The methodology includes qualitative online surveys with participants from Brazil, South Korea, Europe, the US, Japan, Africa, and the Philippines. In addition, a participatory design was used with kids between 6 to 12 years old as co-designers in order to evaluate children’s point of view of long-distance relationships in order to gain a different perspective. (Results) Based on the results of the survey, the value of contacts as a powerful non-verbal means for conveying emotions such as comfort, consent, approval, relief, and physical attraction was identified. The greatest value from this research was derived from the finding of a new view of possibilities and ideas that came from children's minds, offering inspiration to divert from screenings and pre-set solutions. The findings lead to the conclusion that kids between 6 to 8 years old have a preference for ludic interactions in communicating with their parents and informing them when they need attention. In contrast, kids between 11 to 12 years old care about feeling the presence of loved ones. (Conclusions) This exploratory study was designed to bring deeper knowledge about affective long-distance relationships, with a focus on both romantic and parent-child relationships, since such relationships face the most difficulties during periods in which such individuals have to live separately. Contributing useful findings to future related studies, this research provides insights regarding psychological and technical aspects on maintaining long-distance relationships. Studying participants through the use of qualitative surveys, mostly through open-ended questions, was essential to gain close insights about how they deal with their long-distance relationships and how they seek support for such relationships while maintaining intimacy and strong links.
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