The effect of gender-related difference on human-centred performance using a mass assessment method

Authors:
Robert C. C. Chen;Tin-Kai Chen
Affiliations:
Department of Design Theory and Innovation, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK.;Department of Design Theory and Innovation, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK
Venue:
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology
Year:
2008

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Abstract

In this study, "human-centred performance" is defined as"performance of natural body motion". The study aims to reveal theeffect of gender-related difference on human-centred performanceusing a Mass Assessment Method (MAM). First, a comprehensiveliterature review on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) associatedwith gender-related difference is given. Thereafter, the analysisresult shows consistence with current studies. In particular, thestudy has found that female computer users in normal usage group,i.e., using computer less than 60 h per week, might suffer fromapproximately 10% slower pointing time than males since femalesmight not satisfy with operational effort than male subjects.Furthermore, male computer users in the intensive usage group are17% slower in pointing time than those in the normal usage group.The result highlights an urgent need for the design innovation ofan ordinary mouse. Finally, further improvement for the MAM and theFitts' Law Generator (FLG) software are noted, and the designguideline for an alternative mouse is recommended.