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Assessing Social Behaviour Towards Near-Body Product Users in the Wild: A Review of Methods

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

M. De Boeck*
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp, Belgium
J. Vleugels
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp, Belgium
D. Van Rooy
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp, Belgium
K. Vaes
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp, Belgium

Abstract

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Prior to wide adoption, a product must find social approval, which is especially true for near-body products as they are considered part of the human body. Based on a theoretical foundation, this study aims to provide an overview of methods to assess natural behaviour towards users of visible near-body products in uncontrolled environments, i.e. in the wild. Approaching the matter from a product design perspective, this article is primarily intended for designers of near-body products who wish to gain insights into the social behaviour of people towards users wearing their design proposals.

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