Social navigation: modeling, simulation, and experimentation

The term social navigation refers to the process of seeking social interaction as a source of navigational support. In this paper we present a computational model of social navigation as an extension to an existing conceptual, non-computational model of general navigation. We argue that such models are important in designing effective shared environments for information navigation. We describe support for the model with a simulation environment for social navigation and an analytical model that addresses some of the quantitative implications of social interaction on the process. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.5 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: Hypertext/ Hypermedia - navigation; User Interfaces - theory and methods. General Terms Design, Human Factors. Keywords Social navigation, simulation

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: ATAL
• Authors: Mark O. Riedl, Robert St. Amant
• Keywords: ATAL 2003, Social Interaction, Social Navigation, Social Navigation Refers