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A study of search user interface design based on Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions

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Abstract

An information seeker’s cultural background could influence their preference for search user interface (UI) design. To study cultural influences Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions have been applied to website design for a number of years. In this paper, we examine if Hofstede’s six cultural dimension can be applied to inform the design of search engine user interfaces. The culturally designed search user interfaces have been evaluated in a study with 148 participants of different cultural backgrounds. The results have been analysed to determine if Hofstede’s cultural dimensions are appropriate for understanding users’ preferences on search user interface design. Whilst the key findings from the study suggest Hofstede cross-cultural dimensions can be used to model users’ preferences on search interface design, further work is still needed for particular cultural dimensions to reinforce the conclusions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications -
Place of PublicationPortugal
PublisherScitepress Digital Library
Pages145-154
ISBN (Print)978-989-758-609-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Nov 2022
Event6th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - CHIRA - Valletta
Duration: 9 Nov 2022 → …

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - CHIRA
CityValletta
Period9/11/22 → …
Other6th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - CHIRA (Valletta)

Keywords

  • human-computer interaction
  • website design

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