The Effect of Gender-RelatedDifference on Human-CentredPerformance Using a MassAssessment Method

The Effect of Gender-RelatedDifference on Human-CentredPerformance Using a MassAssessment Method

Abstract

In this study, ‘human-centred performance’ is defined as ‘performance of naturalbody motion’. The study aims to reveal the effect of gender-related difference on humancentredperformance using a Mass Assessment Method. Firstly, a comprehensive literaturereview on human-computer interaction associated with gender-related difference is given.Thereafter, the analysis result shows consistence with current studies. In particular, thestudy have found that female computer users in normal usage group, i.e. using computerless than 60 hours per week, might suffer from approximately 10% slower pointing timethan males since females might not satisfy with operational effort than male subjects.Furthermore, male computer users in the intensive usage group are 17% slower in pointingtime than those in the normal usage group. The result highlights an urgent need for thedesign innovation of an ordinary mouse. Finally, further improvement for the MassAssessment Method and the FLG software are noted, and the design guideline for analternative mouse is recommended.

Keywords: mass assessment method, Fitts’ law, ISO 9241, gender, human-computer interaction, human-centred performance

Reference citation:

Chen, C.C. and Chen, T.K. 2008, Special Issue: The Effect of Gender-Related Difference on Human-Centred Performance Using a Mass Assessment Method, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT) (Paper in press)