The Appropriation of Information and Communication Technology: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Rojas, J. and Chalmers, M. (2009) The Appropriation of Information and Communication Technology: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. In: Human-Computer Interaction. New Trends. HCI 2009, ISBN 9783642025747 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-02574-7_77)

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Abstract

In this paper we explore the process of appropriation attempting to broaden the set of topics considered significant on it. We present a model of appropriation derived from two studies conducted in the UK, Japan, South Korea and China. We describe our model based on a characterisation of elements supportive of appropriation in the context of use (discussed in terms of space/place, social practices and activity) and in the ICT itself (described in terms of meaning, relevance and triviality). We emphasise the pre-eminence of context in achieving the appropriation of ICT.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Chalmers, Professor Matthew
Authors: Rojas, J., and Chalmers, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
Journal Name:International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
ISBN:9783642025747

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