The Design and Development of an Interactive Story for Security Education: A Case Study on Password Managers

Password managers allow us to generate unique passwords that ultimately protect our accounts and improve our password management. Despite being one of the most common security advice, adaption of password managers remain low. The complexity and magnitude of security advice leave users pondering about the best decision to keep themselves safe online. Indeed, it is generally better to learn concepts through a feedback loop, where we are informed, make a decision, and ultimately experience the consequences of our decisions. This feedback loop is absent in the traditional way security advice is given. In this thesis, I explore the potential of using interactive stories (Choose-Your-Own Adventure stories) to simulate security consequences to convey lessons and risks. Through participatory design, survey methods, interviews, and learning science principles, I developed and validated a comprehensive and effective interactive story to be used in security education. The results of this thesis show a promising approach of using interactive stories in the security education ecosystem.Master of ScienceInformation, School ofUniversity of Michiganhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/162553/1/Sugatan_Carlo_Final_MTOP_Thesis_20200429.pd

A Study of ELL Adult’s Use of Mobile Communication Applications: an Examination of Tie Strength

This study begins to examine the problems that surround the usability and design of mobile communication applications for E.L.L (English Language Learner) immigrant adults in the United States by looking at the intent of this population when using phones. A user study was conducted where ELL immigrant adults answered questions about their mobile phone use. The results show that ELL immigrant adults use their smart phones daily and communicate with their friends and family, showing that maintenance of strong ties is important to this community. We hope this study moves towards an inclusive application that takes into account the relationship maintenance needs of this community

The lived experience of childless couples

This study used the phenomenological approach of qualitative research. The researchers personally interviewed the informants, using tape recorder. The researchers asked one grand tour, broad open ended question: “How do you feel about your inability to have a child?” Data was analyzed using Collaizzi’s (1978) method of methodology. Based on the findings, four themes were derived from theme clusters, which contained the significant statements of childless couples and their formulated meanings. The different themes identified were as follows: First, the diffrence types of emotions experienced by childless couples such as (a) emptiness, (b) hopefulness, and (e) contentment. Second, the different strategies made by the couples to have children like joining the fertility rites of dancing in Obando, Bulacan, saying novena to Saints, going to doctors and faith healers. Third, the different coping strategies employed by childless couples as (a) substitutional/diversional activities, (b) fatalistic view, (c) rationalization. Fourth, the couples’ conceptions on being childless which included these advantages: (a) the couple spent more time with one another, (b) they had less financial expenses, (c) children were strong bond to the family and (d) the absence of children never became the cause of misunderstanding and conflict. The disadvantages were, (a) they had to take care of their children, (b) they spend less time with one another, (c) they felt lonely because of the absence of a child, (d) rearing of children required more financial demands

Understanding ESL adults’ decisions in mobile communication apps: Towards the development of an inclusive app

Individuals in the English as a Second Language (ESL) immigrant community are one of the many affected by the “digital divide.” However, the prevalence of mobile technology has helped bridge this gap. It has been found that decision support systems can be used to connect to ESL immigrant adults’ information needs. Mobile application usability and design can also provide information on how users approach certain mobile applications.  By exploring these relationships between decision support systems and usability of application design, this poster can help inform application developers with best practices in design and potentially work towards an inclusive communication application