Using web 2.0 applications to increase local community wellbeing
作者： Rachel B Keller
关键词: Style (sociolinguistics) 、 Diversity (business) 、 Social capital 、 Limited resources 、 Web 2.0 、 Public relations 、 Exploit 、 Local community 、 Collective intelligence 、 Political science
摘要: Typically, local communities have limited resources and technological know-how which may explain why they fail to fully exploit the features of 'web 2.0'. This is problematic because web 2.0 can increase social capital offline as well online. Social contributes significantly wellbeing. The aim research was establish if a good design engagement for diverse demographic typical community. Diversity critical developing certain kinds capital. However 'designing everybody' challenging in both style content. In FutureVille design, an atypical range Web applications those normally seen, were conjoined. incorporated 'status icons' metaphors 'health' Evaluations by users across wide showed high intent use design. Compared standard community website, use, higher. merits further assessment with greater number users. paper offers insights into engaging wider participation wellbeing outlines potentially fruitful avenues.
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