Affective surfing in the visualized interface of a digital library for children

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Highlights:

• Elucidation of children’s info-seeking behaviors using virtual retrieval interfaces.

• The use of SEM to explore the relationship between fun and uncertainty.

• Children prefer a virtual retrieval interface when at play.

• Text/sound channels are less definite but easier to use than icon channels.

• Children at play are willing to endure a high degree of uncertainty/control.

摘要

•Elucidation of children’s info-seeking behaviors using virtual retrieval interfaces.•The use of SEM to explore the relationship between fun and uncertainty.•Children prefer a virtual retrieval interface when at play.•Text/sound channels are less definite but easier to use than icon channels.•Children at play are willing to endure a high degree of uncertainty/control.

论文关键词:Information seeking behavior,Emotional informational navigation,Human–computer interaction

论文评审过程:Received 30 November 2013, Revised 13 February 2015, Accepted 18 February 2015, Available online 12 March 2015.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2015.02.005