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초록

영어

Wearable devices, attached to the human body, track and enhance users' activities, health, and communication. Therefore, considering ergonomic factors in product design is crucial. However, previous research has somewhat overlooked the importance of integrating ergonomic design elements into a broad spectrum of design factors. This study aims to examine the impact of physical attributes inherent in smart wristbands and smartwatches on the perceived functional value, specifically, perceived usefulness, ease of use, and fit. A survey was conducted among 289 US adults who had experience using smart wristbands or smartwatches. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, t-test, MANOVA, and regression analysis in SPSS version 29. The results showed that the shape of the front display significantly influenced perceived ease of use, and the product's weight had a substantial impact on both perceived ease of use and fit. Furthermore, distinct technical features on the front display had varied effects on perceived usefulness, ease of use, and fit. Notably, the presence of activity tracking, alarm, and calendar functionalities led to distinct differences in ease of use and fit. Features such as distance tracking, phone call, social media notifications, text messaging, and time display functions showed significant influences on the perception of fit. These findings provide insights into the physical values of smart wristbands and smartwatches as perceived by users.

목차

Abstract
1. INTRODUCTION
2. METHODS
3. RESULTS
3.1. Sample demographics
3.2. Checking validity and reliability of measurement scales
3.3. Verifying the effects of physical attributes on perceived functional value
4. DISCUSSION
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저자

• Shim, Soo In [ Department of Fashion Design, Jeonbuk National University/Research Institute of Human Ecology, Jeonbuk National University, Korea ] Corresponding Author
• Yu, Heejeong [ Department of Human Ecology, Jeonbuk National University, Korea ]

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2288-7202

• eISSN

  2288-7318

• 수록기간

  2013~2025

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 600 DDC 700