Should We Humanize Technology? A Question for Modern Society
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Psychology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Lee S. Tesdell
Mentor's Department
English
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
A case study examining the relationship between technology and the people who interact with that technology was conducted. The study concemed the use of ultrasound for medical purposes, specifically ultrasound use for pregnant women and those who, for other medical reasons, were asked to do so by their doctors. Some psychological repercussions that might result from such uses of ultrasound were discussed. A small sample consisting of local respondents, as well as three women who had been checked while pregnant with ultrasound, was used to collect data. The questionnaire, which was administered to local people in the Mankato community, yielded opinions about using ultrasound in a peoplefriendly way. The data was analyzed and findings will be reported at the undergraduate research conference at MSU.
Should We Humanize Technology? A Question for Modern Society
CSU
A case study examining the relationship between technology and the people who interact with that technology was conducted. The study concemed the use of ultrasound for medical purposes, specifically ultrasound use for pregnant women and those who, for other medical reasons, were asked to do so by their doctors. Some psychological repercussions that might result from such uses of ultrasound were discussed. A small sample consisting of local respondents, as well as three women who had been checked while pregnant with ultrasound, was used to collect data. The questionnaire, which was administered to local people in the Mankato community, yielded opinions about using ultrasound in a peoplefriendly way. The data was analyzed and findings will be reported at the undergraduate research conference at MSU.
