Phygital interaction is a form of tangible interaction where digital and physical contents are combined in such a way that the locus of multimedia information is detached from the physical material(s) manipulated by the user. The use of phygital interaction is supported by several theoretical approaches that emphasize the development of cognitive skills dependent upon embodied interactions with the physical environment. Several studies demonstrate the potential of using phygital technologies for supporting people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the development of cognitive, sensorimotor, social and behavioral skills. Our research aims at exploring the potential of phygital interaction for (young) adults with ID in a real setting, using a research platform called Reflex as a case study. For this purpose, we ran an empirical study involving 17 participants with ID and 8 specialists, and compared Reflex with approaches making use of only digital contents or paper-based materials. Our findings highlighted the potentials of phygital approaches to perform interventions with people with ID, enhancing their performances with an appreciated interaction method. In addition, the post-study interviews with specialists favoured the adoption of phygital technologies in a social care context.

Gelsomini, M., Spitale, M., Garzotto, F. (2021). Phygital interfaces for people with intellectual disability: an exploratory study at a social care center. MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 80(26-27), 34843-34874 [10.1007/s11042-021-11164-9].

Phygital interfaces for people with intellectual disability: an exploratory study at a social care center

Garzotto, Franca
2021

Abstract

Phygital interaction is a form of tangible interaction where digital and physical contents are combined in such a way that the locus of multimedia information is detached from the physical material(s) manipulated by the user. The use of phygital interaction is supported by several theoretical approaches that emphasize the development of cognitive skills dependent upon embodied interactions with the physical environment. Several studies demonstrate the potential of using phygital technologies for supporting people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the development of cognitive, sensorimotor, social and behavioral skills. Our research aims at exploring the potential of phygital interaction for (young) adults with ID in a real setting, using a research platform called Reflex as a case study. For this purpose, we ran an empirical study involving 17 participants with ID and 8 specialists, and compared Reflex with approaches making use of only digital contents or paper-based materials. Our findings highlighted the potentials of phygital approaches to perform interventions with people with ID, enhancing their performances with an appreciated interaction method. In addition, the post-study interviews with specialists favoured the adoption of phygital technologies in a social care context.
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Autism spectrum disorder; Comparative study; Intellectual disability; Phygital interaction; Tangible interfaces;
English
2021
80
26-27
34843
34874
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Gelsomini, M., Spitale, M., Garzotto, F. (2021). Phygital interfaces for people with intellectual disability: an exploratory study at a social care center. MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 80(26-27), 34843-34874 [10.1007/s11042-021-11164-9].
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