Wearables conquering the workplace of generation Y : the opportunities and risks to integrate wearable technology at work

Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the attitude of Generation Y towards Wearable Technology (WT). The investigated gadgets of WT are Fitness trackers, Smart watches, Smart glasses and Smart Clothing. The research investigates the interest of individuals into WT sponsored by the employer and their data-sharing attitude. Design/Methodology - The thesis uses a quantitative, online survey. The survey is threefold. First, individuals were questioned towards their tracking behavior and ownership of WT. Second, the likelihood to purchase WT was compared with the likelihood to request sponsored WT by an employer. Third, the data-sharing attitude of individuals was investigated. The survey was distributed online via Social media and the data gathered via the survey tool Qualtrics. The analysis was conducted with the statistics program SPSS. Findings - First, the proportion of individuals tracking data and the data tracked confirm the interest of individuals to receive personal insights through WT. Second, the likelihood to request WT when sponsored by an employer shows a statistically significant increase for Smart watches, but decrease for Fitness trackers. For owners of WT, the likelihood increased for all four WTs. Third, the data-sharing attitude of individuals highlighted, that Generation Y does not trust the employer’s objective. Research limitations – The main limitation of this research is that it is based on a survey, which only covers a limited number of gadgets. Based on the responses for a single gadget, one derives with implications for the whole category of Wearable Technology. In addition, the topic of data sharing is covered by general questions about WT and not retrieved for each of the four devices. Practical implications - Individuals belonging to Generation Y want to remain the owner of their data and do not trust an employer’s objective. Companies must invest into WTs, which provide a holistic user experience and protect individuals’ data, to convince Generation Y. Social implications -– By providing insights into the thinking of Generation Y, companies can identify risks and opportunities on how to integrate WT at the workplace. Originality – The study focuses on the expectations and concerns of individuals towards WT, in comparison to the numerous studies highlighting the technological features.Objetivo - O objectivo desta tese é investigar a atitude da geração Y face a wearable technology (WT) . Os aparelhos investigados de WT são fitness trackers, smart watches, smart glasses e smart clothing. A pesquisa investiga o interesse dos indivíduos interessados em WT patricionados pela entidade empregadora e a sua atitude de partilha de dados. Metodologia - A tese usa um questionário online, quantitativo. O questionário é tripartido. Primei- ro, indivíduos foram questionados perante o comportamento registado e posse de WT. Seguida- mente, a probabilidade de adquirir WT foi comparsa com a probabilidade de pedir WT patriciona- dos por um empregador. Por fim, a terceira parte investiga os comportamentos de partilha de da- dos. O questionário foi distribuído online através de redes sociais e a data recolhida foi analisada via Qualtrics. A análise foi interpretada através do programa SPSS. Resultados - Primeiro, a proporção de indivíduos a registarem os seus dados e os dados recolhi- dos confiram o interesse dos indivíduos em receber informações pessoais através de WT. Em se- gundo, a probabilidade de requisitar WT quando particionados por um empregador mostra um aumento estatisticamente significativo para Smart watches, no entanto um decréscimo para Fitness trackers. Para os donos de WT a probabilidade aumentou para os quatro tipos de WT. Por último, a atitude perante partilha de dados por parte de indivíduos sublinhou que a Geração Y não confia nos objectivos do empregador. Limitações – A limitação principal desta pesquisa é o facto de ser baseada num questionário, co- brindo um número limitado de aparelhos. Baseadas nas respostas para um aparelho único, é possível derivar as implicações para toda a categoria de WT. Em adição, o tópico de partilha de dados é coberto por questões gerais sobre WT e não para cada um dos quatro aparelhos. Aplicabilidade do trabalho - Indivíduos pertencentes à Geração Y querem permanecer donos dos seus dados e não confiam nos objectivos dos empregadores. De forma a convencer a Gera- ção Y, empresas devem investir em WT que providencie ao utilizador uma experiência holistica e que protege os dados dos indivíduos. Contribuições para a sociedade – Ao providenciar informação sobre a mentalidade da Geração Y, empresas podem identificar riscos e oportunidades em como integrar WT no local de trabalho. Originalidade – Este estudo foca-se nas expectativas e preocupações dos indivíduos em compa- ração aos inúmeros estudos salientando características tecnológicas

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Will Never Hurt Me...Until I See Them: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Trolls in Relation to the Gricean Maxims and (IM)Polite Virtual Speech Acts

The troll is one of the most obtrusive and disruptive bad actors on the internet. Unlike other bad actors, the troll interacts on a more personal and intimate level with other internet users. Social media platforms, online communities, comment boards, and chatroom forums provide them with this opportunity. What distinguishes these social provocateurs from other bad actors are their virtual speech acts and online behaviors. These acts aim to incite anger, shame, or frustration in others through the weaponization of words, phrases, and other rhetoric. Online trolls come in all forms and use various speech tactics to insult and demean their target audiences. The goal of this research is to investigate trolls\u27 virtual speech acts and the impact of troll-like behaviors on online communities. Using Gricean maxims and politeness theory, this study seeks to identify common vernacular, word usage, and other language behaviors that trolls use to divert the conversation, insult others, and possibly affect fellow internet users’ mental health and well-being

Towards Measuring Quality of Interaction in Mobile Robotic Telepresence using Sociometric Badges

The field of mobile robotic telepresence for social communication is in rapid expansion and it is of interest to understand what promotes good interaction. In this paper, we present the results of an experiment where novice users working in health care were given a guided tour while maneuvering a mobile robotic telepresence system for the first time. In a previous study, it was found that subjective presence questionnaires and observations of spatial configurations based on Kendon’s F-formations were useful to evaluate quality of interaction in mobile robotic telepresence. In an effort to find more automated methods to assess the quality of interaction, the study in this paper used the same measures, with the addition of objective sociometric measures. Experimental results show that the quantitative analysis of the sociometric data correlates with a number of parameters gathered via qualitative analysis, e.g. different dimensions of presence and observed problems in maneuvering the robot

12th Man in Space Symposium: The Future of Humans in Space. Abstract Volume

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is pleased to host the 12th IAA Man in Space Symposium. A truly international forum, this symposium brings together scientists, engineers, and managers interested in all aspects of human space flight to share the most recent research results and space agency planning related to the future of humans in space. As we look out at the universe from our own uniquely human perspective, we see a world that we affect at the same time that it affects us. Our tomorrows are highlighted by the possibilities generated by our knowledge, our drive, and our dreams. This symposium will examine our future in space from the springboard of our achievements

Can Expert-level Cognition be Rapidly Acquired? The Effect of a Human Factors-based Virtual Reality Trainer on Non-Technical Skills in the Operating Theatre

Background Restrictions to real-life experiences in surgical training can hinder skill acquisition. Factors such as large student-to-teacher ratios, equipment limitations, or pandemics can reduce access to expert cognition and pedagogical guidance that is required by novices. Additionally, high quality pedagogy from workshops, lectures, and boot camps are not accessible enough and cannot be attended during pandemic restrictions. Therefore, Non-Technical Skills (NTS) of Operating Theatre (OT) teams need more training content that can provide simulations for training purposes. Patient safety and undesired event prevention can be improved by a scenario-driven approach that is built upon practice and feedback to scaffold cognitive skills for OT trainees. An NTS virtual reality training tool was created and compared to existing theory-based content. Method Eighty-two undergraduate surgical students were asked different scenarios and showed decision-making is not distinct as a factor of course year, to generally concur with previous findings. A Task Analysis of a surgical procedure and the OT environment was formed, and 3 experts in surgery were interviewed with thematic analysis of data. The design and creation of the virtual reality instrument then occurred with 360-degrees OT videos. Then, a two groups comparison of a one-hour session with before, during, and after intervention measures compared 14 3rdyear operating theatre practitioners. Verbal Protocol Analysis (VPA) of the trainees’ sessions were paired with Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (SAGAT) scores and rankings for a written decision-making scenario. Post-session reflections were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis(IPA)to understand how they experienced the materials and common occurrences between participants. Results Thematic analysis of expert interviews revealed rich mental models, tacit knowledge, and purposeful augmentation of NTS as a countermeasure when teaching. This allowed insight into what non-technical elements were feasible when incorporated into a headset. The main VPA findings from the 14 OT trainees suggested significant increase of verbalization around Teamwork and Communication(p=0.028). Within this NTS category, significantly more verbalizations for shared mental models for the experimental condition occurred (p=0.018).Additionally, a significant increase in transformation of cue meaning to improve understanding of the environment occurred, compared to control condition (p=0.02).However, SAGAT scores showed no significant differences in 23 questions for both conditions, this may be a limit in both conditions’ presentation delivery as items in the videos are difficult to identify. Conclusions Significant results in specific and not all are as highlight complexities in NTS training but is a step towards improved support for OT staff to improve awareness and safety during surgery. Although supposed homogenous technical skills, large variations in participants’ decision-making strategies and perceptions of cues may have confounded the intervention effects. During intervention, the control condition used past experiences to contextually interpret theory to strengthen their schemata in more concrete rather than abstract forms. Real-life scenarios in the experimental condition reduced this need therefore applied their feedback to actual events shown, which may increase transfer of skill to real-life. More sessions over a longer period could observe stronger improvements in the same directions in the current results. Overall, the intervention was equal to or greater than the control condition promoting further research on a greater timeframe and audience