Keywords

human-computer interaction, mouse dynamics, affective computing

Abstract

Determining a user’s affective state can be an important element when trying to understand human-computer interactions. Accurately assessing affect during system use, however, can be very difficult, especially in a non-laboratory setting. Extensive previous research in neuroscience has shown that arousal and valence influence motor control. In this research, the prior relevant neuroscience findings inform the investigation of mouse movement behavior under conditions of low and high arousal as well as positive and negative valence. A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted, providing support for hypotheses predicting that arousal and valence may be inferred by monitoring for differences in the distance, speed, and trajectory of mouse movement. Implications of these results for future research and practice are explored.

Original Publication Citation

Grimes, M., Jenkins, J. L., Valacich, J. S. (2013) “Exploring the Effect of Arousal and Valence on Mouse Interaction” International Conference on Information Systems, Milan, Italy, December 15-18. Best Paper Nominee

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2013

Publisher

International Conference on Information Systems

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Information Systems Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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