Mapping Democracy: An Eye-Tracking Analysis of Election Maps
Identifikátory výsledku
Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61989592%3A15310%2F25%3A73633475" target="_blank" >RIV/61989592:15310/25:73633475 - isvavai.cz</a>
Výsledek na webu
<a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/epdf/10.1145/3715669.3725865" target="_blank" >https://dl.acm.org/doi/epdf/10.1145/3715669.3725865</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3715669.3725865" target="_blank" >10.1145/3715669.3725865</a>
Alternativní jazyky
Jazyk výsledku
angličtina
Název v původním jazyce
Mapping Democracy: An Eye-Tracking Analysis of Election Maps
Popis výsledku v původním jazyce
In the digital era, election maps play a vital role in visualizing complex electoral data and shaping the public's understanding of democratic outcomes. However, interpreting these maps can be challenging, particularly for non-experts, as comprehension is influenced by both cognitive styles and educational background. This study utilized eye-tracking technology to examine how users engage with interactive election maps. We conducted experiments with 20 high school students, categorizing them as either analytical or holistic thinkers based on post-session assessments. This classification provided insights into how different cognitive styles, along with prior education in geography and statistics, influence the perception and interpretation of election maps. Our findings highlight the value of integrating eye-tracking data into election map design to enhance usability and accessibility for a diverse audience. Moreover, the study underscores the need for stronger educational foundations in cartography and data literacy to improve users' ability to critically assess election visualizations. By improving cartographic visualization and integrating better educational strategies, we strive to create more inclusive and empowering tools that support informed democratic participation.
Název v anglickém jazyce
Mapping Democracy: An Eye-Tracking Analysis of Election Maps
Popis výsledku anglicky
In the digital era, election maps play a vital role in visualizing complex electoral data and shaping the public's understanding of democratic outcomes. However, interpreting these maps can be challenging, particularly for non-experts, as comprehension is influenced by both cognitive styles and educational background. This study utilized eye-tracking technology to examine how users engage with interactive election maps. We conducted experiments with 20 high school students, categorizing them as either analytical or holistic thinkers based on post-session assessments. This classification provided insights into how different cognitive styles, along with prior education in geography and statistics, influence the perception and interpretation of election maps. Our findings highlight the value of integrating eye-tracking data into election map design to enhance usability and accessibility for a diverse audience. Moreover, the study underscores the need for stronger educational foundations in cartography and data literacy to improve users' ability to critically assess election visualizations. By improving cartographic visualization and integrating better educational strategies, we strive to create more inclusive and empowering tools that support informed democratic participation.
Klasifikace
Druh
D - Stať ve sborníku
CEP obor
—
OECD FORD obor
10201 - Computer sciences, information science, bioinformathics (hardware development to be 2.2, social aspect to be 5.8)
Návaznosti výsledku
Projekt
<a href="/cs/project/GA23-06187S" target="_blank" >GA23-06187S: Identifikace bariér v procesu komunikace prostorových sociálně-demografických informací</a><br>
Návaznosti
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Ostatní
Rok uplatnění
2025
Kód důvěrnosti údajů
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Údaje specifické pro druh výsledku
Název statě ve sborníku
ACM SYMPOSIUM ON EYE TRACKING RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS, ETRA 2025
ISBN
979-8-4007-1487-0
ISSN
—
e-ISSN
—
Počet stran výsledku
6
Strana od-do
—
Název nakladatele
ASSOC COMPUTING MACHINERY
Místo vydání
NEW YORK
Místo konání akce
Tokio
Datum konání akce
26. 5. 2025
Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti
WRD - Celosvětová akce
Kód UT WoS článku
001528457500082