ThisCloser Introducing Technology-Facilitated Self-Disclosure into Romantic Relationships
Authors
Lindrup, Martin Valdemar Anker ; Boeriu, Livia-Manuela
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-06-10
Pages
13
Abstract
Intimate relationships support well-being, yet some couples face declining intimacy. This study explores how voice-user interface (VUI) technology can facilitate self-disclosure between partners to foster closeness and well-being. We developed and deployed a technology probe combining a Google Nest Mini device and a self-disclosure app in the private homes of six couples for one month. We conducted interviews with each couple before, during, and after the deployment and logged app use. Following the in-the-wild study, we ran a digital co-design workshop with three of the couples, structured by a Make-Tell-Enact framework, collecting tangible artifacts (e.g., collages), video, and audio. Findings indicate that technology-facilitated self-disclosure helped couples prioritize regular sharing and was perceived to have positive effects on personal and relational well-being. The technology was seen as an impartial facilitator that reduced fear of judgment when disclosing. Building on these insights, we propose design directions and guidelines for self-disclosure technologies and highlight future work on distressed couples, integrating such tools into daily routines, and sustaining motivation for continued use.
Intime relationer er centrale for trivsel, men nogle par oplever faldende intimitet. Denne undersøgelse udforsker, hvordan stemmebaseret teknologi (VUI) kan facilitere selvafsløring mellem partnere for at styrke nærhed og velbefindende. Vi udviklede og afprøvede en teknologiprobe bestående af en Google Nest Mini og en app til selvafsløring i seks pars hjem over en måned. Der blev gennemført interviews med hvert par før, under og efter perioden, og appbrug blev logget. Efter in-the-wild-afprøvningen afholdt vi en digital co-design-workshop med tre af parrene, struktureret efter en Make-Tell-Enact-ramme, hvor vi indsamlede fysiske artefakter (fx collager), video og lyd. Vores fund viser, at teknologiunderstøttet selvafsløring hjalp par med at prioritere regelmæssig deling, hvilket de oplevede havde positive effekter på både personlig og relationel trivsel. Teknologien blev oplevet som en upartisk facilitator, der reducerede frygten for at blive dømt ved selvafsløring. Med afsæt i disse indsigter peger vi på designretninger og skitserer retningslinjer for teknologi, der kan understøtte selvafsløring, samt fremhæver behovet for at undersøge effekter for par i krise, integration i hverdagsrutiner og fastholdelse af motivation.
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