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Context. Computer workers in general, and software developers specifically, are under a high amount of stress due to continuous deadlines and, often, over-commitment. Objective. This study investigates the effects of a neuroplasticity…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2022-03-07 Birgit Penzenstadler , Richard Torkar , Cristina Martinez Montes

Smartphone users often regret aspects of their phone use, especially social media use. However, pinpointing specific ways in which the design of an interface contributes to regrettable use can be challenging due to the complexity of social…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-06 Longjie Guo , Yue Fu , Xiran Lin , Xuhai "Orson" Xu , Yung-Ju Chang , Alexis Hiniker

Smartphone usage in public spaces can raise privacy concerns, in terms of shoulder surfing and unintended camera capture. In real-world public space settings, we investigated the impact of tangible privacy-enhancing tools (here: screen…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-02-10 Andreas Tjeldflaat , Piero Romare , Yuki Onishi , Morten Fjeld , Bjørn Sætrevik

Physiological signals can potentially be applied as objective measures to understand the behavior and engagement of users interacting with information access systems. However, the signals are highly sensitive, and many controls are required…

Information Retrieval · Computer Science 2023-04-27 Kaixin Ji , Damiano Spina , Danula Hettiachchi , Flora Dilys Salim , Falk Scholer

Shift planning plays a key role for the health and well-being of healthcare workers. It determines when they work and when they can take time off to recover or engage in social activities. Current computer-support in shift planning is…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-09-27 Alarith Uhde , Matthias Laschke , Marc Hassenzahl

In the last decade, the effects of interruptions through mobile notifications have been extensively researched in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Breakpoints in tasks and activities, cognitive load, and personality traits have all…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-07-11 Christoph Anderson , Judith Simone Heinisch , Sandra Ohly , Klaus David , Veljko Pejovic

Persuasive designs become prevalent on smartphones, and an increasing number of users report having problematic smartphone use behaviours. Persuasive designs in smartphones might be accountable for the development and reinforcement of such…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-05-24 Xiaowei Chen , Anders Hedman , Verena Distler , Vincent Koenig

Recent years have seen a sharp rise in adblocker use, driven by increased web tracking and personalized ads. However, a significant issue for adblocker users is the web breakages they encounter, which worsens their browsing experience and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-11-01 Ritik Roongta , Mitchell Zhou , Ben Stock , Rachel Greenstadt

System-imposed wait times can significantly disrupt digital workflows, affecting user experience and task performance. Prior HCI research has examined how temporal feedback, such as feedback mode (Elapsed-Time vs. Remaining-Time) shapes…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-02-05 Felicia Fang-Yi Tan , Oded Nov

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect up to 20 % of people over 65 years old. Global incidence of MCI is increasing, and technology is being explored for early intervention. Theories of technology adoption predict that useful and easy…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-07-03 Snezna B Schmidt , Stephen Isbel , Blooma John , Ram Subramanian , Nathan M DCunha

Optimizing user engagement is a key goal for modern recommendation systems, but blindly pushing users towards increased consumption risks burn-out, churn, or even addictive habits. To promote digital well-being, most platforms now offer a…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-06-08 Eden Saig , Nir Rosenfeld

The prevalence of social media and its escalating impact on mental health has highlighted the need for effective digital wellbeing strategies. Current digital wellbeing interventions have primarily focused on reducing screen time and social…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-03-20 Yixue Zhao , Tianyi Li , Michael Sobolev

Academic procrastination is a persistent challenge in computing education, yet evidence on the effectiveness of course-level interventions remains fragmented across diverse designs and contexts. We present a systematic literature review of…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-04-07 Daniel Cheng , Oscar Heath , Daniyaal Farooqi , Evelyn Chou , Alice Gao , Jonathan Calver

Computers have a direct impact on our lives nowadays. Human's interaction with the computer has modified with the passage of time as improvement in technology occurred the better the human computer interaction became. Today we are…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2011-07-22 Umer Farooq , M. Aqeel Iqbal , Sohail Nazir

Choice decisions made by users of online applications can suffer from biases due to the users' level of engagement. For instance, low engagement users may make random choices with no concern for the quality of items offered. This biased…

Applications · Statistics 2016-08-30 Zhengli Wang , Tauhid Zaman

Computers have a direct impact on our lives nowadays. Human's interaction with the computer has modified with the passage of time as improvement in technology occurred the better the human computer interaction became. Today we are…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2011-07-21 Umer Farooq , M. Aqeel Iqbal , Sohail Nazir

This research paper presents a meta-analysis of the multifaceted role of technology in mental health. The pervasive influence of technology on daily lives necessitates a deep understanding of its impact on mental health services. This study…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-07-28 Hamza Mohammed

As "Big Data" has become pervasive, an increasing amount of research has connected the dots between human behaviour in the offline and online worlds. Consequently, researchers have exploited these new findings to create models that better…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2020-02-14 Marco De Nadai , Bruno Lepri , Nuria Oliver

Teens are using mobile devices for an increasing number of activities. Smartphones and a variety of mobile apps for communication, entertainment, and productivity have become an integral part of their lives. This mobile phone use has…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2015-10-22 Frank Bentley , Karen Church , Beverly Harrison , Kent Lyons , Matthew Rafalow

Given the high prevalence of sedentary behavior in daily life, simple yet practical solutions for behavior change are needed to avoid detrimental health effects. The mobile app SedVis was developed based on the health action process…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-02-02 Yunlong Wang , Laura M. Koenig , Harald Reiterer