Culture in the design of mHealth UI

Alsswey, Ahmed; Al-Samarraie, Hosam; El-Qirem, Fuad Ali; Alzahrani, Ahmed Ibrahim; Alfarraj, Osama

doi:10.1108/el-04-2019-0097

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“…Many interface elements have been studied by past researchers, especially colour and graphic elements. These two elements have always been considered and used in the interface design of e-learning [10], [25], [26]. Colour plays a vital role in e-learning interface design as it can stimulate the learning process because the brain receives information visually [27].…”

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“…For instance, the red colour signifies pride in South Asia, the colour of anger in Japan, death in Egypt and danger in the USA [29], [30]. Hofstede cultural dimensions have always been referred to by other researchers because they are more comprehensive compared to others [25], [31]. There are six cultural dimensions created by Hofstede, which are: i.…”

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Interface Design for E-Learning: Investigating Design Characteristics of Colour and Graphic Elements for Generation Z

2021

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The majority of students in higher education institutions are among generation Z. They have always depended on e-learning to support their learning activities. Therefore, higher education institutions should provide an attractive e-learning platform. E-learning interface design should be reviewed frequently to smoothen the interaction between students and the e-learning system. It is because interface design that fulfils generation Z students' preferences and expectations may upsurge their participation in e-learning. However, interface design has continually been condemned and turn out to be part of the problem that contributes to the failure of e-learning. Lack of consideration about generation Z students' preferences towards the interface design of e-learning is the factor that leads to these causes. Therefore, this study focused on identifying design characteristics of colour and graphic elements of e-learning from generation Z students' perception. This research involved a purposive sampling method for questionnaire among students of generation Z. The findings from this study could help elearning developers to design the interface of e-learning that is suitable for generation Z students that will consider color and graphic as important characteristics.

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Interface Design for E-Learning: Investigating Design Characteristics of Colour and Graphic Elements for Generation Z

2021

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“…In general, mobile apps and serious games have shown promise in self-managing anxiety; however, few apps targeting anxiety are available for Arabic speakers [ 22 , 23 ]. Culturally adapting the app design in terms of language, culture, and context and aligning it with the standards and values of the target population can improve user acceptance toward mental health apps [ 24 ]. Therefore, the goal of this study was to develop and evaluate the usability of a biofeedback-based app with serious games for young adults with anxiety in the UAE.…”

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A Biofeedback-Based Mobile App With Serious Games for Young Adults With Anxiety in the United Arab Emirates: Development and Usability Study

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Background Following the outbreak of COVID-19, several studies have reported that young adults encountered a rise in anxiety symptoms, which could negatively affect their quality of life. Promising evidence suggests that mobile apps with biofeedback, serious games, breathing exercises, and positive messaging, among other features, are useful for anxiety self-management and treatment. Objective This study aimed to develop and evaluate the usability of a biofeedback-based app with serious games for young adults with anxiety in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods This study consists of two phases: Phase I describes the design and development of the app, while Phase II presents the results of a usability evaluation by experts. To elicit the app’s requirements during Phase I, we conducted (1) a survey to investigate preferences of young adults in the UAE for mobile games for stress relief; (2) an analysis of serious games for anxiety; and (3) interviews with mental health professionals and young adults in the UAE. In Phase II, five experts tested the usability of the developed app using a set of Nielsen’s usability heuristics. Results A fully functional biofeedback-based app with serious games was co-designed with mental health professionals. The app included 4 games (ie, a biofeedback game, card game, arcade game, and memory game), 2 relaxation techniques (ie, a breathing exercise and yoga videos), and 2 additional features (ie, positive messaging and a mood tracking calendar). The results of Phase II showed that the developed app is efficient, simple, and easy to use. Overall, the app design scored an average of 4 out of 5. Conclusions The elicitation techniques used in Phase I resulted in the development of an easy-to-use app for the self-management of anxiety. Further research is required to determine the app’s usability and effectiveness in the target population.

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“…For example, Barutçu (2019) points out that the features of the doctor-oriented mobile health (mHealth) apps and the features of the patient-oriented mHeath apps vary concerning the target audience. On the other hand, Alsswey et al (2020) report that the design of Arabic culture-based mHealth apps was correlated with the users’ attitudes toward using such apps in terms of including localized language, colors, orders and images. In addition, they state that increasing the rate of use of these apps by considering specific user groups and specific cultural values during the design.…”

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Attitudes toward the design of Islamic mobile shopping apps in Turkey: the case of hijab clothing mobile apps from the perspective of conservative consumers

Baran

Barutçu

2022

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Purpose This study aims to determine the attitudes of Turkish consumers toward Islamic mobile shopping apps and discuss whether these apps will need to be designed in accordance with Islamic rules in Muslim countries or not in the sample of Turkey. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive study was used. The data was collected online through a questionnaire form. The one-sample t-test and univariate analysis of variance were used to analyze the data obtained from 379 individuals. Findings The results show that Turkish customers have mostly positive attitudes toward Islamic mobile shopping apps and demand that the pictures, videos and advertisements used on mobile shopping apps be in concordance with Islamic rules. As a result of this study, consumers do not mind the colors or lean toward the use of models on Islamic mobile shopping apps. Furthermore, there are differences between gender with regard to using Islamic mobile shopping apps, showing that male consumers have a more positive attitude toward Islamic mobile shopping apps compared with female consumers. Research limitations/implications Like many previous empirical studies, this study has limited its context to capture a particular geographical area. Moreover, in this study, the data are obtained by judgmental sampling as a nonrandom sampling method. The contributions of the current study are restricted to Islamic mobile apps for the hijab clothing sector in Turkey. Practical implications The results obtained can become a yardstick to measure consumer attitudes toward Islamic mobile apps’ attributes. Originality/value The primary benefit is to call the attention of mobile app designers to the design features of mobile shopping apps aimed at Muslim users. The second benefit is to determine the expectations of Muslim users regarding the design of Islamic mobile shopping apps, and eventually establish the fundamental Islamic design features needed to be available on new Islamic mobile shopping apps.

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Culture in the design of mHealth UI

Cited by 38 publications

References 54 publications

Interface Design for E-Learning: Investigating Design Characteristics of Colour and Graphic Elements for Generation Z

Interface Design for E-Learning: Investigating Design Characteristics of Colour and Graphic Elements for Generation Z

A Biofeedback-Based Mobile App With Serious Games for Young Adults With Anxiety in the United Arab Emirates: Development and Usability Study

Attitudes toward the design of Islamic mobile shopping apps in Turkey: the case of hijab clothing mobile apps from the perspective of conservative consumers

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