Olberding, S., & Wallbaum, T. (2025). MeasureTip: Towards a Finger-Worn Measurement Device. In Proceedings of the 2025 Mensch und Computer 2025 (S. 673–677).
Wenhart, C., Ringfort-Felner, R., Wallbaum, T., Amidi, M., Albers, R., & Hassenzahl, M. (2025). Relatedness Technologies: An Online Compendium and Systematic Review. In Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery. http://doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3714260
Abstract
Over the past decades, numerous concepts and prototypes for fostering emotional connections across distance (relatedness technologies) have been proposed. This has made it challenging for researchers and designers in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to maintain a comprehensive overview and effectively build on previous work. To address this, we conducted a systematic literature search (PRISMA) and collected 241 concepts and prototypes (2010-2024). We organized this corpus according to key aspects: (1) target population, (2) theoretical grounding, (3) design, (4) evaluation, and (5) ethics. Based on this, we developed the “COmpendium of RElatedness Technologies” (CORE), an open-access, searchable online database that provides researchers and practitioners with a reliable repository to inform future work. In addition, we present a systematic review of the corpus, revealing that despite its long tradition work on relatedness technologies remains characterized by limited theoretical grounding, lack of robust empirical evidence of effects, and insufficient attention to ethical considerations.
Amidi, M., Horstmann, A. C., Mertineit, J. A., & Wallbaum, T. (2025). REACH: A Card-based Approach to Guide Research Engagement and Science Communication Methods. In Proceedings of the 2025 Mensch und Computer 2025 (S. 694–699).
Amidi, M., Tietgen, S., Ananthanarayan, S., & Wallbaum, T. (2023). Watch with Joy: Regulating children s media use through alternative activities after screen time. In Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (S. 456–462). New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery. http://doi.org/10.1145/3626705.3627792
Abstract
The rising issue of excessive screen time among children is a significant concern due to widespread access to digital devices. Several strategies for reducing screen time already exist, although their effectiveness varies. We investigated the transition from screen time to non-screen time activities. "Watch with Joy" is a child-friendly video-player which, based on the videos you watch, can suggest activities for the non-screen time. Our four-week qualitative study involving four families revealed that the incorporation of alternative technological methods can ease the transition to non-screen time. A character can facilitate communication with the child. Providing non-screen activities shifts the child’s focus away from turning off the screen and possible negative emotions. Consequently, the child has more time to adjust to accepting the end of screen time. In conclusion, our research underscores the significant role of parents and their parenting styles in shaping the success of such a technology-based approach.
Selaskowski, B., Steffens, M., Schulze, M., Lingen, M., Aslan, B., Rosen, H., … Braun, N. (2022). Smartphone-assisted Psychoeducation in Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychiatry Research, 114802. http://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114802
Abstract
Psychoeducation is generally recommended in the treatment of adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only few studies have systematically assessed the effects of structured clinical psychoeducation. Moreover, although a considerable number of psychoeducational mobile applications exist, none have provided scientific evidence for their effectiveness or safety. Therefore, the present randomized controlled trial investigated a newly developed, free-to-use psychoeducation app for adults with ADHD as a support to a clinical psychoeducation group. 236 adults with ADHD were contacted for study participation, of whom 60 were finally randomized to a psychoeducation group supported either by our developed smartphone app (n = 30) or by traditional pen-and-paper brochures (n = 30). Psychoeducation treatments were conducted in groups of 10, with 8 weekly one-hour sessions between March 2019 and November 2020. Observer-rated ADHD symptom severity (IDA-R interview) was examined as the primary outcome parameter before and after treatment. Across both interventions, ADHD core symptoms were significantly reduced. Notably, the smartphone-assisted psychoeducation was significantly more effective in improving inattention and impulsivity and led to higher homework compliance than the brochure-assisted psychoeducation. No adverse events were reported.
Wallbaum, T., Ananthanarayan, S., Matviienko, A., & Boll, S. C. (2020). A Real-time Distributed Toolkit to Ease Children’s Exploration of IoT. In Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society (S. 1–9).
Wallbaum, T., Girgensohn, A., Wilcox, L. D., Shipman, F. M. , III, & Susanne, B.-W. (2019). Method and system for contextualizing and targeting inquiries in remote meetings.
Koelle, M., Wallbaum, T., Heuten, W., & Boll, S. C. (2019). Evaluating a Wearable Camera s Social Acceptability In-the-Wild. In Extended Abstracts of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (S. 1–6).
Wallbaum, T., Stratmann, T. C., & Boll, S. C. (2019). Classifying Sensitive Issues for Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. In IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (S. 107–114).