Activity Theory In Hci: Fundamentals And Reflections (synthesis Lectures On Human-centered Informatics)
by Victor Kaptelinin /
2012 / English / PDF
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Activity theory -- a conceptual framework originally developed by
Aleksei Leontiev -- has its roots in the socio-cultural tradition
in Russian psychology. The foundational concept of the theory is
human
Activity theory -- a conceptual framework originally developed by
Aleksei Leontiev -- has its roots in the socio-cultural tradition
in Russian psychology. The foundational concept of the theory is
humanactivity
activity, which is understood as purposeful, mediated,
and transformative interaction between human beings and the world.
Since the early 1990s, activity theory has been a visible landmark
in the theoretical landscape of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Along with some other frameworks, such as distributed cognition and
phenomenology, it established itself as a leading post-cognitivist
approach in HCI and interaction design. In this book we discuss the
conceptual foundations of activity theory and its contribution to
HCI research.
, which is understood as purposeful, mediated,
and transformative interaction between human beings and the world.
Since the early 1990s, activity theory has been a visible landmark
in the theoretical landscape of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Along with some other frameworks, such as distributed cognition and
phenomenology, it established itself as a leading post-cognitivist
approach in HCI and interaction design. In this book we discuss the
conceptual foundations of activity theory and its contribution to
HCI research.
After making the case for theory in HCI and briefly discussing
the contribution of activity theory to the field (Chapter One) we
introduce the historical roots, main ideas, and principles of
activity theory (Chapter Two). After that we present in-depth
analyses of three issues which we consider of special importance
to current developments in HCI and interaction design, namely:
agency (Chapter Three), experience (Chapter Four), and
activity-centric computing (Chapter Five). We conclude the book
with reflections on challenges and prospects for further
development of activity theory in HCI (Chapter Six).
After making the case for theory in HCI and briefly discussing
the contribution of activity theory to the field (Chapter One) we
introduce the historical roots, main ideas, and principles of
activity theory (Chapter Two). After that we present in-depth
analyses of three issues which we consider of special importance
to current developments in HCI and interaction design, namely:
agency (Chapter Three), experience (Chapter Four), and
activity-centric computing (Chapter Five). We conclude the book
with reflections on challenges and prospects for further
development of activity theory in HCI (Chapter Six).
Table of Contents: Introduction: Activity theory and the changing
face of HCI / Basic concepts and principles of activity theory /
Agency / Activity and experience / Activity-centric computing /
Activity theory and the development of HCI
Table of Contents: Introduction: Activity theory and the changing
face of HCI / Basic concepts and principles of activity theory /
Agency / Activity and experience / Activity-centric computing /
Activity theory and the development of HCI
