Making HCI Theory Work: An Analysis of the Use of Activity Theory in HCI Research

Torkil Clemmensen, Victor Kaptelinin, Bonnie Nardi

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    This paper reports a study of the use of activity theory in human–computer interaction (HCI) research. We analyse activity theory in HCI since its first appearance about 25 years ago. Through an analysis and meta-synthesis of 109 selected HCI activity theory papers, we created a taxonomy of 5 different ways of using activity theory: (1) analysing unique features, principles, and problematic aspects of the theory; (2) identifying domain-specific requirements for new theoretical tools; (3) developing new conceptual accounts of issues in the field of HCI; (4) guiding and supporting empirical analyses of HCI phenomena; and (5) providing new design illustrations, claims, and guidelines. We conclude that HCI researchers are not only users of imported theory, but also theory-makers who adapt and develop theory for different purposes.
    This paper reports a study of the use of activity theory in human–computer interaction (HCI) research. We analyse activity theory in HCI since its first appearance about 25 years ago. Through an analysis and meta-synthesis of 109 selected HCI activity theory papers, we created a taxonomy of 5 different ways of using activity theory: (1) analysing unique features, principles, and problematic aspects of the theory; (2) identifying domain-specific requirements for new theoretical tools; (3) developing new conceptual accounts of issues in the field of HCI; (4) guiding and supporting empirical analyses of HCI phenomena; and (5) providing new design illustrations, claims, and guidelines. We conclude that HCI researchers are not only users of imported theory, but also theory-makers who adapt and develop theory for different purposes.
    SprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftBehaviour and Information Technology
    Vol/bind35
    Udgave nummer8
    Sider608-627
    ISSN0144-929X
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2016

    Emneord

    • HCI theory
    • Activity theory
    • Theory use

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    Clemmensen, Torkil ; Kaptelinin, Victor ; Nardi, Bonnie. / Making HCI Theory Work : An Analysis of the Use of Activity Theory in HCI Research. I: Behaviour and Information Technology. 2016 ; Bind 35, Nr. 8. s. 608-627
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    I: Behaviour and Information Technology, Bind 35, Nr. 8, 2016, s. 608-627.

    Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review

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    Clemmensen T, Kaptelinin V, Nardi B. Making HCI Theory Work: An Analysis of the Use of Activity Theory in HCI Research. Behaviour and Information Technology. 2016;35(8):608-627. Tilgængelig fra, DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2016.1175507

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