Computer environments for children: A review of design issues

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Barrero, Marisol | Hedge, Alan

Affiliations: Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory, Cornell University, Dept. Design and Environmental Analysis, MVR Hall, Forest Home Drive, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401 USA. Tel.: +1 607 255 1957; Fax: +1 607 255 0305

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Abstract: Ergonomic design considerations for computer use in schools are reviewed. Evidence for the postural effects of ergonomic furniture from worldwide studies is evaluated. Issues of furniture sizing and allocation methods are discussed. The limited evidence for effects of input device design on schoolchildren is summarized. Future directions for ergonomic research studies are presented.

Keywords: posture, ergonomics, children, computer, school furniture

Journal: Work, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 227-237, 2002