This paper explores the nuanced dynamics of empathy in HCI, focusing on its application in designing technologies for individuals facing chronic or stigmatized illnesses. We explore three case studies from our past and current work involving: (1) ...

Technological logs can enable us to self-reflect on our habits through data. Avid news consumers, who read many articles and take an interest in news media, may have a pronounced interest in tracking their news habits. From a lens of personal informatics, ...

Electronic textiles (E-textiles) can act as an exceptional substrate for incorporating sensing devices for monitoring physiological parameters, as they are comfortable to wear close to the skin. This makes them excellent for a variety of applications in ...

Planned disruptions such as highway constructions are commonplace nowadays and the communities living near these disruptions generally tend to be environmental justice communities---low socio-economic status with disproportionately high and adverse human ...

Squeezing objects has been proven to be effective in helping people release negative emotions. This work-in-progress study revolves around the design and development of a proof-of-concept system to facilitate conversations on how to design squeezable ...

In recent years, there has been an increase in the adoption of smartphones, by health professionals and the general public, for issues related to well-being and physical and mental health. This is related to electronic health and involves the use of ...

This study investigates the experiences of various stakeholders in What We Take With Us (WWTWU), a wellbeing-focused pervasive game comprised of an alternate reality game (ARG), a room-based game, and game-based workshops. Utilising narrative ...

Can digital game play enhance child wellbeing? Applying a wellbeing framework that identified six dimensions of wellbeing (competence, agency, relatedness, curiosity, optimism, and reduced stress) we conducted a playtesting study (N = 25) to ...

The Dualistic Model of Passion (obsessive and harmonious passion) can explain motivations for videogame play along with associated outcomes, such as the development of social capital; however, existing research exploring passion and social capital in ...

Having little time for focused work is a major challenge of information work. While research has explored computing-assisted user-facing solutions for protecting time for focused work, there is limited empirical evidence about the long-term ...

Exploring the great outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits. Hiking is healthy, provides a sense of accomplishment, and offers an opportunity to relax. However, a nature trip is not always possible, and there is a lack of evidence showing ...

We focus on the stories of five older adults who became voice assistant users through our study, and with whom we speculated about future interfaces through two design probes, one for health data reporting and one for positive reminiscing. We delivered ...

Depression is a mental health problem that affects human mood and the ability to function properly. Currently, the assessment is mainly based on subjective questionnaires and clinical opinions. This work aims to infer the depression level through ...

With the actual development in urban life by the emerging trends around the smart city, along with cars yet considered as the primary source for commuting by city visitors, the parking infrastructures and parking lots management recreates a role in ...

Having little time for focused work is a major challenge in information work. While research has explored computing-assisted user-facing solutions for protecting time for focused work, there is limited empirical evidence about the effectiveness of these ...

The Workgroup on Interactive Systems in Healthcare (WISH) connects academic and industry researchers across human-computer interaction, medical informatics, health informatics, digital health, and beyond to foster a community around innovations in ...

Engaging with nature enriches people’s life greatly, and it is a particularly powerful wellbeing activity. Unsurprisingly, researchers in HCI and beyond seek to augment and extend the relationship people have with nature through technology, to ...

In the United States (U.S.), Black women in the perinatal period disproportionately experience higher rates of mental health challenges like anxiety and postpartum depression. Digital platforms present promising opportunities for mental health support. ...

Social and cultural taboos frequently prevent meaningful conversation around gendered health and wellbeing, across the globe and to varying degrees. Safe spaces can offer potential avenues to nurture non-judgmental environments for dialogue and ...

Happiness, or subjective wellbeing, brings lasting positive effects to individuals, communities, and societies. Intentional engagement in kind behaviours can have a significant effect on increasing and sustaining subjective wellbeing in humans. In ...