Positive Computing: Technology for Well-Being and Human Potential
Rafael A. Calvo
ISBN: | 9780262028158 |
Publisher: | MIT Press |
Published: | 28 November, 2014 |
Format: | Hardcover |
Links | Australian Libraries (Trove) |
Positive Computing: Technology for Well-Being and Human Potential
Rafael A. Calvo
"Calvo and Peters explain that technologists' growing interest in social good is part of a larger public concern about how our digital experience affects our emotions and our quality of life--which itself reflects an emerging focus on humanistic values in many different disciplines. Synthesizing theory, knowledge, and empirical methodologies from a variety of fields, they offer a rigorous and coherent foundational framework for positive computing. Sidebars by experts from psychology, neuroscience, human-computer interaction, and other disciplines supply essential context. Calvo and Peters examine specific well-being factors, including positive emotions, self-awareness, mindfulness, empathy, and compassion, and explore how technology can support these factors. Finally, they offer suggestions for future research and funding." --Publisher's description.
Shop Preferences
Customize which shops to display. You can include the following shops by logging in to change your settings.