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Exploring Emotional Transmission Through Haptics in Mediated Social Interaction : Transmit happiness through haptic hugs
Jia, Yizhen (2023) Exploring Emotional Transmission Through Haptics in Mediated Social Interaction : Transmit happiness through haptic hugs.
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| Abstract: | This study explores the efficacy of haptic patterns and devices in transmitting users' emotions, particularly focusing on delivering happiness and comfort, two contradictory emotions during mediated social touch. The research consists of three main experiments conducted through online surveys and on-site investigations. In the online survey, participants were asked to identify suitable body locations for applying haptic stimuli, with 21 results collected and visually represented to highlight the most preferred locations. The second and third experiments involved 10 and 21 participants, we used a silicone skin and Bhaptic vest X40 to record and validate haptic hug patterns. Participants' emotions were assessed by using the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) and other survey questionnaires were used to see their sociability level and their feedback towards the experiments . The findings indicate that senders of haptic hugs experienced varied emotions corresponding to the scenes portrayed. However, receivers of haptic hugs were unable to match the patterns with the corresponding emotions beyond chance levels. Nonetheless, they did perceive and acknowledge emotions to some extent. The study sheds light on the potential of haptic stimuli in inducing emotions in senders during mediated social interactions. Nevertheless, if receivers can accurately interpret these emotions through mediated social interaction devices warrants further investigation. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general |
| Programme: | Interaction Technology MSc (60030) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97082 |
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