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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Transportation Science

Background:

  • Route planning on transportation maps is a common yet understudied cognitive task.
  • Understanding the psychological mechanisms behind map-based navigation is crucial for improving user experience and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel eye-tracking paradigm to investigate the cognitive processes involved in route planning using public transportation maps.
  • To differentiate between the search for origin/destination and the route planning/selection phases based on gaze behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Participants used eye-tracking while planning routes on fictitious public transportation maps, aiming for minimal transfers.
  • Trials were segmented into 'search' and 'planning/selection' phases based on gaze data.
  • Eye-tracking metrics and task completion times were analyzed and compared between phases.

Main Results:

  • Distinct eye-tracking patterns and cognitive processes were identified for the search and planning phases.
  • Participants initially focused on the map's center before directing attention to transfer stations.
  • Task completion time varied with map complexity, correlating with distinct phase durations.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides novel insights into the psychological processes underlying map-based route planning.
  • The findings suggest that different cognitive strategies are employed during the initial search and subsequent route selection stages.
  • The developed eye-tracking paradigm offers a valuable tool for future research in spatial cognition and navigation.