Human perception through collaborative semantics. (29th September 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malizia, A.; De Angeli, A.; Levialdi, S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of social and humanistic computing. Volume 1: Number 1(2008)
• Page Start: 97
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2008-09-29
• Subjects: collaborative tagging systems -- distributed intelligence -- semantics differential -- usability evaluation -- human perception -- collaborative semantics -- end user perceptions -- websites -- internet; Interpersonal relations -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Computers -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Online social networks -- Periodicals; 303.4834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-6124

Abstract

Human perception is a crucial factor in the evaluation and use of an application or artefact. Currently, there is a relevant number of websites that rely on collaborative tagging: such systems allow users to add tags (words) for categorising contents. In this work, we explored a methodology for detecting human perception by using collaborative tagging systems. This approach highlighted the potential use of such systems evaluating the end users' perception without requiring a significant effort in designing specific evaluation tools like, for instance, questionnaires.