Using protocol analyses and drawings to study mental model construction during hypertext navigation
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
- Vol. 2 (4) , 359-378
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10447319009525990
Abstract
This study used protocol analyses and user drawings of their models of the system to investigate the “getting lost” problem in hypertext navigation. The “getting lost” problem is viewed as occurring when routine expectations of naive users, concerning appropriate linear sequences, are violated. Several ways in which users persistently attempt to work within a linear model, despite its inapplicability, are examined. The transition to more hierarchical user models is described.Keywords
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