Are icons used in existing computer interfaces obstacles to Taiwanese computer users?

Authors:
Hsiu Feng Wang
Affiliations:
Ming Chuan University, Gwei-Shan, Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Venue:
Proceedings of the 14th European conference on Cognitive ergonomics: invent! explore!
Year:
2007

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Abstract

This experiment was set up to explore the relationship between English proficiency and computer experience among Taiwanese computer users and their ability to identify icons. The experiment involved 60 Taiwanese participants divided into groups, with the aid of a questionnaire and English test, according to their computer experience and English ability. Each participant was shown a set of 20 icons on a computer screen and asked to state what he/she thought each icon was for. Results suggested that computer experience was the main factor that helped people identify the computer icons shown. English ability was seen to positively influence those participants not familiar with computers (the better their English ability, the better their icon identification). Participant's incorrect answers seemed to be linked to how familiar they were with computers rather than their English ability.