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Urban Emotion Sensing Beyond 'Affective Capture': Advancing Critical Interdisciplinary Methods.
Jessica Pykett1, Benjamin W Chrisinger2, Kalliopi Kyriakou3,4
1School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 2TT, UK.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 8, 2020
Summary
Mobile sensors offer insights into urban emotions, but interpreting this data requires robust scientific methods. This study integrates biosensing, lab experiments, and interviews to address ethical and conceptual challenges in urban stress research for improved wellbeing policies.
Area of Science:
- Urban analytics
- Environmental health
- Psychosocial studies
Background:
- Mobile sensor data for 'urban emotions' analysis lacks rigorous scientific interpretation.
- Interdisciplinary research on 'urban stress' is crucial for developing effective urban wellbeing policies.
- Ethical, political, and conceptual issues arise from emotion tracking, wearables, and data analytics in urban environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address critical social science concerns regarding emotion tracking and data analytics in urban settings.
- To foster dialogue between critical approaches and applied environmental health research.
- To explore the complex, technology-mediated definition of stress in urban contexts.
Main Methods:
- Pilot field research utilizing biosensing technologies.
- A novel laboratory method for identifying 'moments of stress'.
- Psychometric surveys and narrative interviews focusing on workplace and commuter stress.
Main Results:
- (No specific results detailed in the abstract, but the methodology is outlined.)
Conclusions:
- (No specific conclusions detailed in the abstract, but the study aims to inform future research and policy.)
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