Full citation:
Smith, J., MacLean, K. E. (2005). "Using Haptic Metaphor to Communicate Emotion: A Structured Approach" (Poster), in Proceedings of World Haptics Conference, IEEE-VR2005, Pisa, Italy, March 2005.
Abstract:
In computer mediated person-person haptic interaction, does the haptic person haptic interaction, does the haptic
interaction model and the metaphor used to described it influence user
experience? In this research, we are exploring two experience? In this research, we are exploring two hypotheses: hypotheses:
1) More intimate touch metaphors create a stronger sense of connect More intimate touch metaphors create a stronger sense of connection.
2) Emotional expressiveness is related to the metaphor Emotional expressiveness is related to the metaphor’s intimacy of touch. s intimacy of touch
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2005