From Barriers to Inclusion: A Female-Inclusive Assessment Framework for Interface Evaluation

• Barbara Moreira Drummond Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4828-3367
• Luciana Cardoso de Castro Salgado Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1207-6021
• José Viterbo Filho Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0339-6624

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/waihcws.2024.243912

Resumo

Considering the gender disparities affecting the use and interaction with technological systems, females often face barriers. In terms of self-efficacy, for example, they commonly exhibit lower levels. This discrepancy, when translated to interface design, may pose a hurdle to female usage, particularly with more complex designs. To promote inclusivity, the ATIV framework was proposed to evaluate how female-inclusive a technology is. The framework includes an assessment instrument developed using feminist HCI values and contextual factors impacting women in technology. Empirical studies testing both the framework and the instrument revealed increased empathy among HCI specialists toward feminist and inclusive values in interface design.

Palavras-chave: Feminist HCI, Women, Gender, STEM, Leadership, Assessment, HCI Evaluation, Contextual Factors, Inclusivity, Engagement

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