Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design

by Kim-Phuong L. Vu (Editor), Robert W. Proctor (Editor)

Overview

The Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design covers basic human factors issues relating to screen design, input devices, and information organization and processing, as well as addresses newer features which will become prominent in the next generation of Web technologies. These include multimodal interfaces, wireless capabilities, and agents that can improve convenience and usability. Written by leading researchers and/or practitioners in the field, this volume reflects the varied backgrounds and interests of individuals involved in all aspects of human factors and Web design and includes chapters on a full range of topics.

Divided into 12 sections, this book covers:

• historical backgrounds and overviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE)
  specific subfields of HFE
• issues involved in content preparation for the Web
• information search and interactive information agents
• designing for universal access and specific user populations
• the importance of incorporating usability evaluations in the design process
• task analysis, meaning analysis, and performance modeling
  specific Web applications in academic and industrial settings
• Web psychology and information security
• emerging technological developments and applications for the Web
• the costs and benefits of incorporating human factors for the Web and the state of current guidelines

The Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design is intended for researchers and practitioners concerned with all aspects of Web design. It could also be used as a text for advanced courses in computer science, industrial engineering, and psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138074606
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/31/2017
Series:	Human Factors and Ergonomics
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	828
Product dimensions:	8.62(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Robert W. Proctor

Table of Contents

Background and Overview. Human Factors and Ergonomics. Content Preparation for The Web. Investments. Search Engines, Interface Agents, and Social Networking. Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design, Second Edition. Universal Access. Web Usability Engineering. Task Analysis and Performance Modeling. Specific Web Applications in Academic Settings. Specific Web Applications in Industrial Settings. Web Psychology, Information Security, and Privacy. Emerging Technologies and Applications. Guidelines for Incorporating Human Factors and Ergonomics For Internet Sites And Internet-Based Applications.

Editorial Reviews

"An important way in which the volume contributes to psychology is by documenting the varied ways in which human factors research can be applied to Web design.... the articles are reasonable in their scope and written in a very approachable manner....For a field that changes so quickly, an edited handbook is probably the best way of bringing together all of the necessary material that needs to be covered with the appropriate blend of perspectives. I highly recommend the volume to those interested in designing material for the Web."
—PsycCRITIQUES

"… incredibly broad and therefore suitable for a variety of readers. Practitioners will appreciate the examples and guidelines, and researchers will appreciate the straightforward, no-nonsense style and extensive references sections following each chapter. … the editors and authors have done a very nice job providing an introduction to, overview of, and pointers to relevant sources about each topic area."
—Kelly Caine, Michele Degges, & Matthew Holfelner, ergonomics in design, July 2013

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