Rikard Harr: Exploring the concept of group interaction through action in a mobile context

This seminar explores the concept of interaction through action. The exploration is done empirically in the setting of bird hunting. Using qualitative research methods, I have studied how a hunting group secure awareness in order to coordinate their actions and to collaborate. I analyzed the data using a modified CSCW-model and found that the methods for securing awareness and coordination are rather complex and that environmental constraints play important roles. Dealing with coordination and collaboration in a setting such as the one I study is not easy. Based on the empirical findings, I derive design implications to consider in the design of artifacts for supporting group activity grounded on the concept of interaction through action.
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Mikael Wiberg