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Lárusdóttir, Marta
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Cajander, Å., Lárusdóttir, M. & Geiser, J. L. (2022). UX professionals’ learning and usage of UX methods in agile. Information and Software Technology, 151, 107005-107005, Article ID 107005.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>UX professionals’ learning and usage of UX methods in agile
2022 (English)In: Information and Software Technology, ISSN 0950-5849, E-ISSN 1873-6025, Vol. 151, p. 107005-107005, article id 107005Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Context: The usage of User Experience (UX) methods has been studied through the years. However, little is known about UX professionals’ lifelong learning processes related to UX methods in Agile, choosing what UX methods to use, and the enablers and hindrances for using the UX methods.

Objective: The study aims to broaden current knowledge about UX professionals’ lifelong learning practices to understand their work situations better. The paper describes how UX professionals learn about and choose UX methods, their frequency of use, and the enablers and barriers when using the UX methods in Agile.

Method: An interview study was conducted with 13 UX professionals from various industries and two countries working with Agile and UX. We used a qualitative approach, and a thematic analysis was carried out to answer the research questions.

Results: The results show that support from colleagues is an essential component for learning about the methods and how to use UX methods. Time pressure makes UX professionals choose methods they know will deliver their desired results. Prototyping, user testing, user journeys, and workshops are the most frequently used UX methods. Additionally, the results show that UX professionals think that the UX methods are often too complicated and take too long to learn. Additionally, they find it challenging to integrate UX methods into Agile.

Conclusion: These findings indicate that UX methods might work better if designed to be less complicated and deliver results more efficiently. Moreover, collegial and peer learning is central to UX professionals. The HCI community could be more active in supporting this culture by sharing information and learning. Finally, the usability and UX of the tools affect which UX methods are used.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2022
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Research subject
Computer Science with specialization in Human-Computer Interaction; Computing Education Research
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-480437 (URN)10.1016/j.infsof.2022.107005 (DOI)000859493100005 ()
Available from: 2022-07-12 Created: 2022-07-12 Last updated: 2023-01-09Bibliographically approved
Cajander, Å., Lárusdóttir, M. & Hedström, G. (2020). The effects of automation of a patient‑centric service in primary care on the work engagement and exhaustion of nurses. Quality and User Experience, 5(9)
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The effects of automation of a patient‑centric service in primary care on the work engagement and exhaustion of nurses
2020 (English)In: Quality and User Experience, ISSN 2366-0139, E-ISSN 2366-0147, Vol. 5, no 9Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Digitalising patient-centric services to address society’s challenges with an ageing population and healthcare provision is by many seen as important. Studying the effects of the digitalisation on the work engagement of the users of the new systems is vital in this context, especially since previous research has established that the work engagement at work in healthcare is problematic. Work engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, affective-motivational state of work related well being, as is closely connected to the experience of resources and demands in the work context. These resources can be for example digital support, experienced demands or empowerment whereas exhaustion is connected to work demand in a workplace. This study contributes to knowledge about the effects of digitalisation on work engagement and exhaustion in the context of patient-centred services and eHealth. Contextual interviews were conducted on site for 5 h with nurses using a new chat function and using telephone for medical advice to patients. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all the nurses participating in this digitalisation project to gather more insights into their work engagement in the two work situations. Results were analysed in different themes of areas affected by the digitalisation in the two overarching themes: job demands and job resources. The results show that the change to a chat function when communicating with advice seekers had connection to work engagement in several ways. The nurses experienced less time pressure and emotional pressure, but also a loss of job control and feedback from colleagues working from home.

National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Research subject
Human-Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-421023 (URN)0.1007/s41233-020-00038-x (DOI)
Available from: 2020-10-04 Created: 2020-10-04 Last updated: 2021-01-14Bibliographically approved
Lárusdóttir, M., Gulliksen, J. & Cajander, Å. (2017). A license to kill: Improving UCSD in agile development. Journal of Systems and Software, 123, 214-222
Open this publication in new window or tab >>A license to kill: Improving UCSD in agile development
2017 (English)In: Journal of Systems and Software, ISSN 0164-1212, E-ISSN 1873-1228, Vol. 123, p. 214-222Article in journal (Refereed) Published
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-275735 (URN)10.1016/j.jss.2016.01.024 (DOI)000389100100014 ()
Available from: 2016-01-28 Created: 2016-02-05 Last updated: 2018-01-10Bibliographically approved
Nauwerck, G., Lind, T., Cajander, Å. & Lárusdóttir, M. (2017). Swinging machetes in the jungle: Technological frames, ICT leaders, and user centred perspectives. Behaviour & Information Technology
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Swinging machetes in the jungle: Technological frames, ICT leaders, and user centred perspectives
2017 (English)In: Behaviour & Information Technology, ISSN 0144-929XArticle in journal (Other academic) Submitted
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-326798 (URN)
Available from: 2017-07-29 Created: 2017-07-29 Last updated: 2018-01-13Bibliographically approved
Lind, T., Lárusdóttir, M. & Cajander, Å. (2017). What is the use of vision seminars?: An evaluation from the perspective of participants and stakeholders. Behaviour & Information Technology
Open this publication in new window or tab >>What is the use of vision seminars?: An evaluation from the perspective of participants and stakeholders
2017 (English)In: Behaviour & Information Technology, ISSN 0144-929XArticle in journal (Other academic) Submitted
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-326797 (URN)
Available from: 2017-07-29 Created: 2017-07-29 Last updated: 2018-01-13Bibliographically approved
Kristinsdóttir, S., Lárusdóttir, M. & Cajander, Å. (2016). Responsibilities and challenges of product owners at Spotify: An exploratory case study. In: Human-Centered and Error-Resilient Systems Development: . Paper presented at HCSE 2016 (pp. 3-16). Springer
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Responsibilities and challenges of product owners at Spotify: An exploratory case study
2016 (English)In: Human-Centered and Error-Resilient Systems Development, Springer, 2016, p. 3-16Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2016
Series
Lecture Notes in Computer Science ; 9856
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-301766 (URN)10.1007/978-3-319-44902-9_1 (DOI)000389062800001 ()978-3-319-44901-2 (ISBN)
Conference
HCSE 2016
Available from: 2016-08-23 Created: 2016-08-24 Last updated: 2018-01-10Bibliographically approved
Cajander, Å., Nauwerck, G., Lind, T. & Lárusdóttir, M. (2015). Challenges for action research on HWID in activity based workplaces. In: INTERACT 2015 Adjunct Proceedings: . Paper presented at INTERACT 2015, September 14–18, Bamberg, Germany (pp. 161-170). University of Bamberg Press
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Challenges for action research on HWID in activity based workplaces
2015 (English)In: INTERACT 2015 Adjunct Proceedings, University of Bamberg Press , 2015, p. 161-170Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
University of Bamberg Press, 2015
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-275902 (URN)978-3-86309-352-5 (ISBN)
Conference
INTERACT 2015, September 14–18, Bamberg, Germany
Available from: 2015-09-11 Created: 2016-02-08 Last updated: 2018-01-10Bibliographically approved
Cajander, Å., Lárusdóttir, M., Eriksson, E. & Nauwerck, G. (2015). Contextual personas as a method for understanding digital work environments. In: Human Work Interaction Design: Work Analysis and Interaction Design Methods for Pervasive and Smart Workplaces. Paper presented at 4th IFIP 13.6 Working Conference on Human Work Interaction Design (HWID), JUN 25-26, 2015, London, ENGLAND (pp. 141-152). Springer
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Contextual personas as a method for understanding digital work environments
2015 (English)In: Human Work Interaction Design: Work Analysis and Interaction Design Methods for Pervasive and Smart Workplaces, Springer, 2015, p. 141-152Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The role of IT at the workplace has changed dramatically from being a tool within the work environment to include all aspects of social and private life. New workplaces emerge where IT becomes more and more divergent, embedded and pervasive. These new aspects of IT at work need to be addressed with new or adapted human centred activities. This paper present and discuss a modified version of personas called contextual personas developed to better address the new working life. The contextual personas were developed using contextual inquiry, and focus groups as well as argumentative design. From the process of developing the contextual personas we learned that they are indeed a promising tool to understand the new work situations, and especially the holistic view of IT at work as they bring the whole working-life of the personas into focus. Finally, we discuss in what way the contextual personas could give developers extended understanding of the users' future office work environment.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2015
Series
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, ISSN 1868-4238 ; 468
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-268693 (URN)10.1007/978-3-319-27048-7_10 (DOI)000369178300010 ()978-3-319-27047-0 (ISBN)978-3-319-27048-7 (ISBN)
Conference
4th IFIP 13.6 Working Conference on Human Work Interaction Design (HWID), JUN 25-26, 2015, London, ENGLAND
Available from: 2015-12-09 Created: 2015-12-09 Last updated: 2018-01-10Bibliographically approved
Lárusdóttir, M., Daniels, M. & McDermott, R. (2015). Quality assurance using international curricula and employer feedback. Paper presented at ACE 2015, January 27–30, Sydney, Australia. Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology, 160, 19-27
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Quality assurance using international curricula and employer feedback
2015 (English)In: Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology, ISSN 1445-1336, Vol. 160, p. 19-27Article in journal (Refereed) Published
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences Educational Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-241244 (URN)
Conference
ACE 2015, January 27–30, Sydney, Australia
Available from: 2015-01-30 Created: 2015-01-09 Last updated: 2018-01-11Bibliographically approved
Lárusdóttir, M., Law, E. & Cajander, Å. (2015). User and client satisfaction in agile development. In: INTERACT 2015 Adjunct Proceedings: . Paper presented at INTERACT 2015, September 14–18, Bamberg, Germany (pp. 249-257). University of Bamberg Press
Open this publication in new window or tab >>User and client satisfaction in agile development
2015 (English)In: INTERACT 2015 Adjunct Proceedings, University of Bamberg Press , 2015, p. 249-257Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
University of Bamberg Press, 2015
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-275924 (URN)978-3-86309-352-5 (ISBN)
Conference
INTERACT 2015, September 14–18, Bamberg, Germany
Available from: 2015-09-11 Created: 2016-02-08 Last updated: 2018-01-10Bibliographically approved

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