5 research outputs found
”I want to be free, and live my dreams” : Designing an interactive application to inform and support young women subject to honor-related pressure at home.
No full textHidden in Bloom : Culturally Sensitive Design for Promoting Bodily Awareness Among Afghan Women ThroughMetaphor and Stealth
No full textThis study examines culturally sensitive digital design to enhance bodily awareness and emotional well-being among Afghan women facing restrictive cultural norms. Access to health information is a fundamental human right highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In conservative Afghan communities, stigma, surveillance, and patriarchal control hinder women's access to critical information about menstruation, mental health, and bodily autonomy. While the research area of FemTech has focused on women’s health and produced tools like menstrual and fertility trackers these applications are often designed in liberal contexts that assume privacy and digital literacy, which can be problematic where mobile devices are monitored. Many Female Health Applications (FHAs)collect sensitive data and request excessive permissions, posing ethical and safety risks. Using a feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) framework, this study emphasizes emotional care, inclusion, and awareness of power dynamics. The Rah-e-Noor ("Path of Light") mobile app prototype incorporates Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) theory and design approaches. To promote user engagement as well as understanding of complex issues through metaphor-driven interactive storytelling employing stealth design principles. The research through design process included interviews with Afghan women and feedback from two experts. Key findings underscore the importance of symbolic safety and emotional resonance in developing culturally appropriate digital tools.
Hidden in Bloom : Culturally Sensitive Design for Promoting Bodily Awareness Among Afghan Women ThroughMetaphor and Stealth
No full textThis study examines culturally sensitive digital design to enhance bodily awareness and emotional well-being among Afghan women facing restrictive cultural norms. Access to health information is a fundamental human right highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In conservative Afghan communities, stigma, surveillance, and patriarchal control hinder women's access to critical information about menstruation, mental health, and bodily autonomy. While the research area of FemTech has focused on women’s health and produced tools like menstrual and fertility trackers these applications are often designed in liberal contexts that assume privacy and digital literacy, which can be problematic where mobile devices are monitored. Many Female Health Applications (FHAs)collect sensitive data and request excessive permissions, posing ethical and safety risks. Using a feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) framework, this study emphasizes emotional care, inclusion, and awareness of power dynamics. The Rah-e-Noor ("Path of Light") mobile app prototype incorporates Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) theory and design approaches. To promote user engagement as well as understanding of complex issues through metaphor-driven interactive storytelling employing stealth design principles. The research through design process included interviews with Afghan women and feedback from two experts. Key findings underscore the importance of symbolic safety and emotional resonance in developing culturally appropriate digital tools.
”I want to be free, and live my dreams” : Designing an interactive application to inform and support young women subject to honor-related pressure at home.
No full textHidden in Bloom : Culturally Sensitive Design for Promoting Bodily Awareness Among Afghan Women ThroughMetaphor and Stealth
No full textThis study examines culturally sensitive digital design to enhance bodily awareness and emotional well-being among Afghan women facing restrictive cultural norms. Access to health information is a fundamental human right highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In conservative Afghan communities, stigma, surveillance, and patriarchal control hinder women's access to critical information about menstruation, mental health, and bodily autonomy. While the research area of FemTech has focused on women’s health and produced tools like menstrual and fertility trackers these applications are often designed in liberal contexts that assume privacy and digital literacy, which can be problematic where mobile devices are monitored. Many Female Health Applications (FHAs)collect sensitive data and request excessive permissions, posing ethical and safety risks. Using a feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) framework, this study emphasizes emotional care, inclusion, and awareness of power dynamics. The Rah-e-Noor ("Path of Light") mobile app prototype incorporates Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) theory and design approaches. To promote user engagement as well as understanding of complex issues through metaphor-driven interactive storytelling employing stealth design principles. The research through design process included interviews with Afghan women and feedback from two experts. Key findings underscore the importance of symbolic safety and emotional resonance in developing culturally appropriate digital tools.
