Embodiment of Wearable Technology: Qualitative Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current technology innovations, such as wearables, have caused surprising reactions and feelings of deep connection to devices. Some researchers are calling mobile and wearable technologies cognitive prostheses, which are intrinsically connected to individuals as if they are part of the body, similar to a physical prosthesis. Additionally, while several studies have been performed on the phenomenology of receiving and wearing a physical prosthesis, it is unknown whether similar subjective experiences arise with technology.

Objective

In one of the first qualitative studies to track wearables in a longitudinal investigation, we explore whether a wearable can be embodied similar to a physical prosthesis. We hoped to gain insights and compare the phases of embodiment

SUBMITTER: Nelson EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7671844 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature