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Leonardo Abreu¹, Anamaria de Moraes

¹ESPM/PUC-Rio, Rua do Rosário, 90 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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This study investigated mobile phone usability among young adults in low-income Brazilian communities. Findings reveal insights into navigation patterns for this demographic, crucial for improving mobile accessibility.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Mobile Technology
Sociology

Background:

Pre-paid (pay as you go) mobile phone contracts dominate Brazil, accounting for 82% of connections.
Mobile phone penetration is widespread, reaching 174 million accesses in the country.
Understanding usability for specific demographics is essential for equitable technology access.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the usability of mobile phones among young adults (17-24 years old) in low-income Brazilian communities.
To identify specific user interaction patterns and navigation sequences.
To inform the design of more accessible mobile interfaces for underserved populations.

Main Methods:

Usability testing conducted with 30 young adults from a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Rio de Janeiro.
Extraction of navigation sequences, including system input and output data.
Development of a Point Navigation Map to visualize user interaction.

Main Results:

Detailed analysis of mobile phone navigation sequences was performed.
User interaction data was systematically collected and mapped.
The Point Navigation Map effectively tracked the mobile usage patterns of low-income users.

Conclusions:

The study provides valuable data on mobile phone usability within a specific socio-economic context in Brazil.
Navigation patterns identified can guide future mobile interface design for low-income users.
This research highlights the importance of user-centered design for diverse populations.