Time related changes of affective dimensions and distinct emotions in the interaction with a tablet PC

Abstract Examining peoples’ affect and emotions over time their effects on behavior are ongoing endeavors in human-computer-interaction (HCI) research. This paper reports an experiment which participants watched either positive or negative film clips a tablet PC to enter affective state. Successively, they accomplished four basic system interaction tasks like changing fonts of app the same device. Results show that, line with previous studies, general valence ratings quickly reverted neutral when starting task accomplishment. At level distinct emotions, participants’ hope, joy, serenity decreased after watching clips. Moreover, amusement, love, during PC. Amongst only sadness increased again interaction. Also, group were slower executing one than group. The findings suggest that few may be causal for affect. also indicate help people standard tasks, contrast emotions. Implications HCI design research discussed.