Space for Two to Think: Large, High-Resolution Displays for Co-located Collaborative Sensemaking

Large, high-resolution displays carry the potential to enhance single display groupware collaborative sensemaking for intelligence analysis tasks by providing space for common ground to develop, but it is up to the visual analytics tools to utilize this space effectively. In an exploratory study, we compared two tools (Jigsaw and a document viewer), which were adapted to support multiple input devices, to observe how the large display space was used in establishing and maintaining common ground during an intelligence analysis scenario using 50 textual documents. We discuss the spatial strategies employed by the pairs of participants, which were largely dependent on tool type (data-centric or function-centric), as well as how different visual analytics tools used collaboratively on large, high-resolution displays impact common ground in both process and solution. Using these findings, we suggest design considerations to enable future co-located collaborative sensemaking tools to take advantage of the benefits of collaborating on large, high-resolution displays

Large High Resolution Displays for Co-Located Collaborative Intelligence Analysis

Large, high-resolution vertical displays carry the potential to increase the accuracy of collaborative sensemaking, given correctly designed visual analytics tools. From an exploratory user study using a fictional intelligence analysis task, we investigated how users interact with the display to construct spatial schemas and externalize information, as well as how they establish shared and private territories. We investigated the spatial strategies of users partitioned by tool type used (document- or entity-centric). We classified the types of territorial behavior exhibited in terms of how the users interacted with the display (integrated or independent workspaces). Next, we examined how territorial behavior impacted the common ground between the pairs of users. Finally, we recommend design guidelines for building co-located collaborative visual analytics tools specifically for use on large, high-resolution vertical displays

Disrupting the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma among Alaska Native People: A Conceptual Model for the Family Wellness Warriors Initiative

Background: Increasing evidence demonstrates the life-long physical, emotional, and social effects of traumatic experiences. In recognition that many health disparities are driven by high rates of traumatic experiences, Alaska Native and American Indian people have created wellness programs that build health by first healing historical and lifetime trauma. Yet, many of these promising community-based interventions are not described in the health sciences literature. Southcentral Foundation’s Family Wellness Warriors Initiative (FWWI) was created by Alaska Native people, addresses traumatic experiences as the root cause of family violence, and builds on cultural strengths. The goal of this study was to build a conceptual model for the program, which has more than 11, 494 participants. Methods: Focus groups were conducted with 27 training graduates and 7 program staff. Transcripts from previous focus groups with 52 total participants were also analyzed. The evaluator and 15 program staff used participatory qualitative analysis and grounded theory to build the conceptual model. Results: Participant responses indicated that change occurred in stages, with healing from the pain and shame of trauma a necessary precursor to building self-esteem, improving family relationships, making positive life changes, and helping others. Activities reported to drive changes included sharing story in group and receiving affirming responses, connecting to others with similar experiences, and actively practicing interpersonal skills, goal setting, and observing and accepting emotions. Additionally, respondents said that participating in a strengths-based Alaska Native-led process was healing and increased self-esteem. Conclusion: As trauma survivors often develop behaviors that disrupt family life and affect the next generation, FWWI heals this trauma to prevent its transmission. The specific techniques utilized and symptoms addressed closely match evidence-based interventions for complex trauma. FWWI differs because it is Alaska Native-led, emphasizes culture and spirituality, and uses peer leaders and modeling rather than clinical hierarchy