Evolving Presentation of Self: The Influence of Dementia Communication Challenges on Everyday In… [Video]

Evolving Presentation of Self: The Influence of Dementia Communication Challenges on Everyday In…
Yvon Ruitenburg, Minha Lee, Panos Markopoulos, Wijnand IJsselsteijn

CHI 2024: The ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Session: Dementia Care

Communication can become challenging for people with dementia due to language, speech, discourse, and memory impairments. Although recent developments in Human-Computer Interaction have addressed some of these communication challenges, little is known about how they affect the self-presentation of people with dementia in everyday interactions. To understand this connection, we conducted interviews with sixteen people with dementia, six spouses, and fourteen formal caregivers. Our qualitative data revealed that people with dementia’s presentation of competence, politeness, engagement, and reality are altered by communication challenges, which can impact their self-esteem, interactions, and relationships. Our study highlights the need for developing technologies that can enhance mutual understanding and acceptance of people with dementia’s evolving presentation of self. Additionally, policy changes are required to reduce the stigma associated with communication challenges to foster social inclusion.

Web:: https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2024/program/content/147523

Pre-recorded video presentations for Papers at CHI 2024