Analyzing the influence of language proficiency on interactive book search behavior
Author(s)
Bogers, Toine
Gäde, Maria
Hall, Mark
Skov, Mette
Issue Date
2016-03-15
Keyword(s)
interactive IR
book search
language proficiency
search behavior
information seeking
Abstract
English content still dominates in many online domains and information systems, despite native English speakers being a minority of its users. However, we know little about how language proficiency influences search behavior in these systems. In this paper, we describe preliminary results from an interactive IR experiment with book search behavior and examine how language skills affect this behavior. A total of 97 users from 21 different countries participated in this experiment, resulting in a rich data set including usage data as well as questionnaire feedback. Although participants reported feeling language constraints, a preliminary analysis of native and non-native English speakers indicate little to no meaningful differences in their search behavior.
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
IConference 2016 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
Permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89335
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/16554
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2016 is held by the authors. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
