University of Twente Student Theses
Exploring the Effect of Active Touch on Connectedness in Mediated Social Touch
Loenhout, R.P.V. van (2025) Exploring the Effect of Active Touch on Connectedness in Mediated Social Touch.
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| Abstract: | Research on active touch in mediated social touch (MST) has focused predominantly on the reception of touch, with less emphasis on the act of giving touch. This study aimed to explore the effects of active touch on the feeling of connectedness in the context of mediated social touch. Through an ideation and realization process, prototypes were designed with engagement and relationship in mind, adding new dimensions to the MST design space. A user study was conducted with 58 participants (29 couples), using both an active touch patch and a less active button device. The results suggest that active touch technology can enhance feelings of connectedness and communication satisfaction. However, the lack of significant differences between the two groups highlights the need for further refinement in device design and user context. The study’s findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how active touch influences user experience in MST, emphasizing the importance of considering both the giving and receiving aspects of touch in future device development. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Programme: | Interaction Technology MSc (60030) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106276 |
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