Sang-Wha Sien

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A Gentle Introduction to Mental Health Through Storytelling: Design and Evaluation of Digital Human Library

Stigma around mental health significantly hinders help-seeking behavior among university students, especially international students and those of Asian heritage. Digital storytelling can address this stigma by allowing individuals to share personal experiences, dispel negative attitudes, and foster community. However,…

CHI '252nd AuthorAging-Friendly Technology Design +2

Touching Experiences: How Older Adults Envision Ambient and Tangible Social Technology Through the Lens of Time

Older adults face unique challenges in adopting social technology, particularly through retirement. Whereas existing digital solutions are often disconnected from the motivations of older adults, ambient and tangible technologies (ATTs) are emerging as promising social tools that integrate into users' routines and lev…

CSCW '231st AuthorMental Health I

Co-designing Mental Health Technologies with International University Students in Canada

Mental health problems are a serious concern among university students, and international students in Canada are known to be particularly vulnerable due to underutilization of mental health services and unfamiliarity with Western approaches to mental health. However, international students’ mental well-being remains u…

CHI '221st AuthorCognitive Impairment & Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia) +2

Exploring Design Opportunities for Supporting Mental Wellbeing Among East Asian University Students in Canada

Amidst increasing reports of mental health problems in Canadian university students, those of Asian descent have particularly struggled to seek out services due to cultural barriers. Counselling practices have long noted that culture influences how mental health is perceived and treated, yet the design of mental healt…

CSCW '195th+ AuthorCoordination and Collaboration

Design for Collaborative Information-Seeking: Understanding User Challenges and Deploying Collaborative Dynamic Queries

Although Collaborative Information-Seeking (CIS) is becoming prevalent as people engage in shared decision-making, interface components adopted in the most commonly used information seeking tools (e.g., search, filter, select, and sort) are designed for individual use. To deepen our understanding of (1) how such singl…

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