CULTURAL CONTEXTS AND BEYOND: THE NEED FOR VALUE SENSITIVE DESIGN IN TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT CARE
2024
Value Sensitive Design in Technologies for Care
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Author Information
Author(s): Berridge Clara
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
Digital technology interventions for care partners of older adults are often treated as value-neutral, which is a misconception.
Conclusion
Understanding the cultural values and assumptions embedded in care technologies is essential for creating effective interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Technologies and data are not value-neutral.
- Values are cultural commitments that vary across different contexts.
- Attention to norms and values in care relationships is crucial for effective interventions.
Takeaway
This study shows that technology used to help take care of older people is influenced by different cultural values, and we need to pay attention to these values to make better tools.
Methodology
The presentation draws on findings from multiple studies of families’ experiences with care technologies.
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