Video Cameras for Lifelogging at Home: Preferred Visualization Modes, Acceptance, and Privacy Perceptions among German and Turkish Participants

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 37, pp. 1436–1454

Abstract

Increasing numbers of older individuals in the societies pose great challenges for countries affected by the demographic change. The rapid development in the technological sector, on the other hand, enables various applications to make everyday life easier for older and disabled people and to maintain their autonomy for longer. This study examines the acceptance and privacy perceptions of a video-based technology for lifelogging in home environments among German and Turkish users, using a multi-method empirical research approach. Results expose an overall differing acceptance of using lifelogging cameras between German and Turkish participants and suggest that the consideration of the varying culture-bound demands is necessary. The findings of this study support the understanding of requirements for a successful implementation of a video-based assistive technology in private environments to optimally address the needs of the future users, drawing attention to the important cultural influences that affect its acceptance.

Authors 4

1. Wiktoria Wilkowska corresponding Aachen Human-Computer Interaction Center

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Human-Computer Interaction Center, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

2. Julia Offermann Aachen Human-Computer Interaction Center

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Human-Computer Interaction Center, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

3. Francisco Flórez‐Revuelta

   University of Alicante

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Computer Technology, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain

4. Martina Ziefle Aachen Human-Computer Interaction Center

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Human-Computer Interaction Center, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany