Evaluating childrens websites from an information visualization perspective: findings of a comparative mixed-methods study
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| author | Norouzi, Yaghoub Keshavarz, Hamid Jafari Athar, Zahra |
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| contents | Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the selected childrens websites in terms of information visualization features based on the criteria existing in the related literature and expert scrutiny. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) study was conducted with a descriptive-comparative approach. A set of 80 English websites, as well as 24 quality Persian websites, were selected constituting a sample size of 104 websites. A conceptual model was developed from an extensive literature review on information visualization in childrens websites. In the quantitative part, a checklist derived from the conceptual model and based on the heuristic evaluation method was distributed among 20 related experts, the data of which were then analysed through Partial Least Squares using SmartPLS 3.0. Findings: Confirmatory factor analysis showed high-reliability indicators and fit indices in measurement and structural models showing that the conceptual model had the necessary validities among the expert evaluators. Path coefficients showed that layout design and user interface design were the first and last priorities among the dimensions. It was also found that English websites were much more successful than Persian websites in supporting the features of information visualization. Originality/value: The current study has implications for the effective use of standard features related to information visualization in childrens websites usable for designers, media specialists, parents, instructors and librarians, which would also make the children more engaged to better use, learn and interact with the websites. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. |
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| spellingShingle | Evaluating childrens websites from an information visualization perspective: findings of a comparative mixed-methods study Norouzi, Yaghoub Keshavarz, Hamid Jafari Athar, Zahra Childrens websites Information visualization Visual information Visual learning Website evaluations Websites Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the selected childrens websites in terms of information visualization features based on the criteria existing in the related literature and expert scrutiny. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) study was conducted with a descriptive-comparative approach. A set of 80 English websites, as well as 24 quality Persian websites, were selected constituting a sample size of 104 websites. A conceptual model was developed from an extensive literature review on information visualization in childrens websites. In the quantitative part, a checklist derived from the conceptual model and based on the heuristic evaluation method was distributed among 20 related experts, the data of which were then analysed through Partial Least Squares using SmartPLS 3.0. Findings: Confirmatory factor analysis showed high-reliability indicators and fit indices in measurement and structural models showing that the conceptual model had the necessary validities among the expert evaluators. Path coefficients showed that layout design and user interface design were the first and last priorities among the dimensions. It was also found that English websites were much more successful than Persian websites in supporting the features of information visualization. Originality/value: The current study has implications for the effective use of standard features related to information visualization in childrens websites usable for designers, media specialists, parents, instructors and librarians, which would also make the children more engaged to better use, learn and interact with the websites. 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. |
| title | Evaluating childrens websites from an information visualization perspective: findings of a comparative mixed-methods study |
| topic | Childrens websites Information visualization Visual information Visual learning Website evaluations Websites |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-12-2020-0348 |