作者: Yuxing Wu , Elisa Krebs , Adithya Hassan Shankaranand , Patrick Shih , Chia-Fang Chung
关键词: Social psychology 、 Social relation 、 Socialization 、 Psychology
摘要: Mealtimes serve important social functions in our everyday lives. Public dining spaces on college campuses are positioned to be and engaging make new connections. With the prevalence of digital devices, technology usage introduces dynamics into students' mealtimes. In this study, we explored current mealtime patterns students rethought role eating. We proposed Meal Chat - a probe explore alternative during mealtimes by encouraging interaction for eating at on-campus public areas. aims provide an opportunity socialize reduce barrier starting socialization with stranger. Rethinking mealtimes, seeks prompt rather than replace