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The sensual evaluation instrument: developing an affective evaluation tool

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Katherine Isbister,

Kristina Höök,

Jarmo LaaksolahtiAuthors Info & Claims

CHI '06: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1124772.1124946

Published: 22 April 2006 Publication History

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In this paper we describe the development and initial testing of a tool for self-assessment of affect while interacting with computer systems: the Sensual Evaluation Instrument. We discuss our research approach within the context of existing affective and HCI theory, and describe stages of evolution of the tool, and initial testing of its effectiveness.

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