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Human Use Of Computers Framework: Assessment Using The Computer Procrastination Problem, Nick Breems
Human Use Of Computers Framework: Assessment Using The Computer Procrastination Problem, Nick Breems
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As more and more human living involves interacting with various computer systems, it becomes increasingly important to understand the full picture of what is involved in such computer use. Without such an understanding, we will be limited in our ability to either design systems and practices which maximize benefit and human flourishing, or to recognize, understand, and address dysfunction where it occurs. Basden’s (2008) Human Use of Computers Framework provides a structure for considering many facets of computer use. Based on the philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd, Basden’s framework considers computer use as the simultaneous functioning of a.) humans interacting with …
Understanding Of Computers And Procrastination: A Philosophical Approach, Nick Breems, Andrew Basden
Understanding Of Computers And Procrastination: A Philosophical Approach, Nick Breems, Andrew Basden
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Computer procrastination is a complex problem that is under-researched. After identifying a number of key characteristics of it, we survey five existing fields of research that may contribute insights into this interdisciplinary problem, and demonstrate that none of these areas can provide satisfactory insight on their own. A philosophical framework for understanding computer use is introduced, and applied to a case study to demonstrate its potential in understanding the richness of computer procrastination. We then show how this framework can reveal the ways in which each of the existing fields is limited in its ability. The result is both an …