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Journal of Visual Languages and Computing | 2015

Understanding the impact of visual representation restrictiveness on experience sharing

Elitsa Alexander; Sabrina Bresciani; Martin J. Eppler

This study investigates the effects of the restrictiveness of visuals on the communication process and outcome in small groups. Visual restrictiveness is conceived as the constraints imposed by a graphic template on the process of knowledge work. Through an experiment with ninety six experienced professionals we test the impact of a medium and a high level of visual restrictiveness compared to a control condition. As predicted, the results show that a medium level of visual restrictiveness, embodied in a grid layout, leads to higher experience sharing effectiveness. The impact is mediated by the structural pattern of appropriation of the interactive graphical template (assessed with content analysis). The implications of this study include extending the benefits and applications of visual representations to support group communication and the development (and testing) of the concept of visual restrictiveness. We study the effects of visual restrictiveness on knowledge sharing effectiveness.We experiment with three levels of restrictiveness: none, medium and high.A medium level of visual restrictiveness positively impacts experience sharing.More meaningful concepts will be shared and documented at the medium level.More individual thoughts will be shared and documented at the medium level.


Journal of Mixed Methods Research | 2016

Visual Replay Methodology A Mixed Methods Approach for Group Discussion Analysis

Elitsa Alexander; Martin J. Eppler; Sabrina Bresciani

In this article, we propose an innovative mixed methods research (MMR) technique and discuss its theory and applications. The visual replay methodology (VRM) is a new graphic way to investigate the discourse patterns during software-aided small group discussions. A visually supported conversation is recorded through screen capturing and replayed to reconstruct how the discussion has unfolded. The VRM responds to the “integration challenge” that the MMR community is facing—by employing the power of visualization, data integration is leveraged to a new level, where visual synergy gains enable a “value-added” research outcome. By employing multigenre integration and a moderately pragmatic approach, the VRM reduces the researcher–subject power-relation gap and contributes to some long-standing MMR debates regarding reflexivity and participation.


international conference on knowledge management and knowledge technologies | 2013

Knowledge Scaffolding: A Classification of Visual Structures for Knowledge Communication in Teams

Elitsa Alexander; Martin J. Eppler; Sabrina Bresciani


Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal | 2015

Knowledge scaffolding visualizations: A guiding framework

Elitsa Alexander; Sabrina Bresciani; Martin J. Eppler


Archive | 2018

“Mixed Methods Research” Basic Designs and Methods: a Visualization for Teaching Purposes

Elitsa Alexander


Archive | 2018

Interaction Patterns: A Visual Approach to Mixed Methods Research

Elitsa Alexander; Martin J. Eppler; Alice Comi


Archive | 2018

Building on Disagreement Visually: The System and the Method

Elitsa Alexander; Martin J. Eppler; Alice Comi


Archive | 2018

Visualizing Disagreement in Survey Responses to Revise Correlational Models: a Mixed Methods Approach

Elitsa Alexander; Martin J. Eppler


Archive | 2017

Innovating team communication through interactive visualization: visual restrictiveness or visual freedom

Elitsa Alexander; Sabrina Bresciani; Martin J. Eppler


Archive | 2016

Displaying Minority Opinions Visually: Focusing on Disagreement in Group Discussion

Elitsa Alexander; Alice Comi; Martin J. Eppler

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