A Usability Protocol for Evaluating Online Social Networks

作者: Kyle Boyd , Chris Nugent , Mark Donnelly , Roy Sterritt , Raymond Bond

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-30779-9_30

关键词: Protocol (object-oriented programming)Social isolationComputer scienceInternet privacyEye trackingWeb 2.0Service (systems architecture)World Wide WebCyberpsychologyThe InternetUsability

摘要: Online Social Networking (OSN) has become one of the biggest successes Internet. Facebook is most popular service with over 800 million users. OSN have potential to combat feelings social isolation amongst aging population. This study investigated how people differing levels experience using OSN, within different age categories, are able interact core features Facebook. The goal been identify concessions and produce guidelines for designing an older people. paper presents quantitative findings from a usability which utilized eye tracking observe 20 users' interactions issues that were encountered these may be addressed help discussed.

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