4 papers
"It feels like hard work trying to talk to it": Understanding Older Adults' Experiences of Encountering and Repairing Conversational Breakdowns with AI Systems
Niharika Mathur, Tamara Zubatiy, Agata Rozga +1
Designing Conversational AI systems to support older adults requires more than usability and reliability, it also necessitates robustness in handling conversational breakdowns. In…
Insights from Designing Context-Aware Meal Preparation Assistance for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Their Care Partners
Szeyi Chan, Jiachen Li, Siman Ao +6
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often face challenges during meal preparation, such as forgetting ingredients, skipping steps, or leaving appliances on, which can…
Navigating the Paradox: Challenges and Strategies of University Students Managing Mental Health Medication in Real-World Practices
Jiachen Li, Justin Steinberg, Elizabeth Mynatt +1
Mental health has become a growing concern among university students. While medication is a common treatment, understanding how university students manage their medication for ment…
Categorizing Sources of Information for Explanations in Conversational AI Systems for Older Adults Aging in Place
Niharika Mathur, Tamara Zubatiy, Elizabeth Mynatt
As the permeability of AI systems in interpersonal domains like the home expands, their technical capabilities of generating explanations are required to be aligned with user expec…