[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Understanding non-verbal cues in communication between blind and sighted people

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: Understanding non-verbal cues in
communication between blind and sighted people

 

The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our
research mission.

 

Research Title: Understanding non-verbal cues in communication between blind
and sighted people

Being conducted by: University of Maryland

Purpose of the Study

Non-verbal cues, such as nodding heads or waving hands, are naturally
involved in people's interactions. However, the way these non-verbal cues
are understood can vary widely, with blind and sighted individuals
interpreting the same hand gesture in different ways. This difference
motivates our research, which aims to explore how communication between
blind and sighted individuals may be influenced by nonverbal cues.

To address this research goal, we developed two surveys: one for blind
individuals and one for sighted individuals. Each survey focuses on either
online interactions or in-person communications depending on participants'
choices. We recognize that people may communicate differently in these two
contexts, and if nonverbal cues do indeed affect interactions, we hope to
identify strategies to support effective communication for all parties.
Ultimately, these surveys will help us determine whether nonverbal cues
influence interactions in both in-person and remote settings for sighted and
blind conversation parties.

Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 

All participants are expected to complete a survey. Each survey contains 50
questions and 10 open-ended items, divided into three sections which are
demographic section, in-person communication section and remote
communication section. The number of questions a participant answers may
vary depending on the specific sections they choose to answer within the
survey. After completing and submitting the survey, participants will be
prompted to provide an email address to receive their $10 compensation.

Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, Both sighted and blind participants who successfully complete and
submit the survey will receive a $10 e-gift card via email.

Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 

Blind participants: 

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_bHGJpk4R9I5ZtKC
<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HqF9CrkMKjI8Kgw3T7fyT4Bd8E?domain=um
dsurvey.umd.edu>   

Sighted participants:

https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_0pj7v5hUMJwnD0O
<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/iS53Cv29OnF7mQO0sXh5TQ6TpA?domain=um
dsurvey.umd.edu>  

Contact the following individual with any questions 

Jiasheng Li

5404495363

jsli at umd.edu <mailto:jsli at umd.edu>  

 

 

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