Neurodivergent Experiences With Gaming in Public Spaces (at the ZKM, Karlsruhe)

Contact: Runa Steinmüller

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Runa Steinmüller, runa steinmueller ∂does-not-exist.student kit edu. 

 

We would like to conduct an interview study with you to find out how and why neurodivergent people interact with digital games in public spaces (e.g. in exhibitions) and what experiences they have with digital games in this context.

In particular, the needs and preferences of neurodivergent people regarding the design of public gaming spaces will be established, with special attention to your well-being and aspects relating to potential barriers.

The study involves participation in a semi-structured interview that will deal with your experiences with digital games in the zkm_gameplay exhibition at the ZKM in Karlsruhe. Accordingly, it is assumed that you have already visited the exhibition before conducting the interview.

For the purpose of the study, you will be granted free admission to the zkm_gameplay exhibition at the ZKM in Karlsruhe upon request. Depending on your preference, the interview can take place immediately after your visit or at a separate appointment.

The interview lasts approximately 60 minutes and can be conducted online or in person in Karlsruhe, Germany. The interview can be held in German or English. We will gladly coordinate the location, time and language according to your needs!

Your participation will be remunerated with 20€.

 

What you can expect:

  • A calm one-on-one conversation in which you tell us about your gaming behavior and experiences. The interview will be based on a guideline, that you can receive in advance. The interview is semi-structured, i.e. some topics are predetermined by the guidelines, but you are welcome to talk about whatever is important to you. 
  • If you would like to visit the zkm_gameplay exhibition at the ZKM in Karlsruhe for the purpose of the study, you will be granted free admission to the exhibition. Depending on your preference, the interview can take place immediately after your visit or at a separate appointment.
  • The interview will last approximately 60 minutes and will be conducted as a video conference or in person at a mutually agreed time.
  • You can skip questions, take breaks, or end the interview at any time. This will not result in any disadvantages for you.
  • You are welcome to take part in the interview together with an assistant or another trusted person.
  • We can conduct the interview in English or German - whichever you prefer.
  • The interview will be recorded and transcribed for later evaluation. The recording and the transcript will be stored on secure servers, pseudonymized, and deleted after the evaluation has been completed. It will not be possible to identify you personally in the published results.
  • You will receive €20 renumeration for your participation.

 

Requirements for participation:

  • You are over 18 years old and have your main residence in Germany.
  • You are neurodivergent (e.g. ADHD, Autism, dyslexia). An official diagnosis is not required.
  • You have visited the zkm_gameplay exhibition at the ZKM in Karlsruhe at least once within the last three months or are visiting it for the purpose of the study.

 

If you are interested or have any questions, please send an e-mail to Runa Steinmüller, runa steinmueller ∂does-not-exist.student kit edu.

 

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