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Abstract

Behavior

A Methodology for Capturing Joint Visual Attention Using Mobile Eye-Trackers

Published: January 18th, 2020

DOI:

10.3791/60670

1Learning, Innovation, and Technology Lab, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University

Abstract

With the advent of new technological advances, it is possible to study social interactions at a microlevel with unprecedented accuracy. High frequency sensors, such as eye-trackers, electrodermal activity wristbands, EEG bands, and motion sensors provide observations at the millisecond level. This level of precision allows researchers to collect large datasets on social interactions. In this paper, I discuss how multiple eye-trackers can capture a fundamental construct in social interactions, joint visual attention (JVA). JVA has been studied by developmental psychologists to understand how children acquire language, learning scientists to understand how small groups of learners work together, and social scientists to understand interactions in small teams. This paper describes a methodology for capturing JVA in colocated settings using mobile eye-trackers. It presents some empirical results and discusses implications of capturing microobservations to understand social interactions.

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Keywords Mobile Eye trackers

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