Human-computer interaction: psychological aspects of the human use of computing.
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field in which psychology and other social sciences unite with computer science and related technical fields with the goal of making computing systems that are both useful and usable. It is a blend of applied and basic research, both drawing from psychological research and contributing new ideas to it. New technologies continuously challenge HCI researchers with new options, as do the demands of new audiences and uses. A variety of usability methods have been developed that draw upon psychological principles. HCI research has expanded beyond its roots in the cognitive processes of individual users to include social and organizational processes involved in computer usage in real environments as well as the use of computers in collaboration. HCI researchers need to be mindful of the longer-term changes brought about by the use of computing in a variety of venues.
Olson
Gary M
GM
School of Information, University of Michigan, 550 East University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1092, USA. gmo@umich.edu
Olson
Judith S
JS
D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003071:Cognition; D003197:Computer Literacy; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D034742:Electronic Mail; D006801:Humans; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D020407:Internet; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D017132:Workplace