PUBLIC MARKS with tag webpsycho

1. Discovery - User experience as exploration of new territory 2. Challenge - User experience as obstacles to overcome, goals lying just beyond current skill and knowledge levels 3. Narrative - User experience as story arc (user on hero’s journey) and character identification 4. Self-expression - User experience as self-discovery and creativity 5. Social framework - User experience as an opportunity for interaction/fellowship with others 6. Cognitive Arousal - User experience as brain teaser 7. Thrill - User experience as risk-taking with a safety net 8. Sensation - User experience as sensory stimulation 9. Triumph - User experience as opportunity to kick ass 10. Flow - User experience as opportunity for complete concentration, extreme focus, lack of self-awareness 11. Accomplishment - User experience as opportunity for productivity and success 12. Fantasy - User experience as alternate reality 13. Learning - User experience as opportunity for growth and improvement

master's thesis by danah boyd

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discrepancy btwn europe - france- and the usa in online shopping

The average American is a ravenous media junkie, consuming up to nine hours a day of television, web time or cellphone minutes, according to new research which raises fresh questions about how technology is revolutionising society.

Cyberspace as Psychological Space

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The Psychology of Information, or Why We Don't Share Stuff