Analyzing Emotional Responses to Media through Biometric Information
Study Reveals Negative Impact of Frequent Self-Reporting Interruptions on Video Viewing Experience
A recent study has shed light on the effects of self-reporting interruptions during video content viewing, revealing that such interruptions may negatively impact the viewer's overall experience.
The research, conducted with 16 participants, aimed to measure emotional experience during video content using a method of self-reporting interruptions. The short-film Helium was used for the experiment, with the participants divided equally between a control group and an intervention group.
While the control group did not experience any self-reporting interruptions during their viewing of Helium, the intervention group was interrupted every three minutes for self-reporting. The study found that these interruptions had negative effects on the subjects' overall experience.
The intervention group's experience evaluation of the video content shows statistical evidence of a reduced experience when using the method of interruptions. To capture the subjective experiences of the intervention group during self-reporting interruptions, the SAM pictogram scale was employed.
Additionally, biometric GSR data supports these findings, showing a correlation between GSR measures and interruptions. On average, it took 30 seconds for the participants to return to "normal" after interruptions.
The study's findings suggest that the method of self-reporting interruptions may negatively impact the viewer's overall experience of the video content. While the long-term effect of interrupting video content every three minutes for emotional self-reporting, as studied in related research, is not directly detailed, such frequent interruptions can potentially affect viewer engagement, emotional experience continuity, and natural emotional flow, which are critical for authentic emotional assessment during video viewing.
Alternatives to interrupting video content every three minutes for self-reporting include post-viewing self-reporting, continuous or less frequent sampling, retrospective segmented reporting, or implicit behavioral measures. These methods can better preserve user experience while capturing emotional data effectively.
However, further specific research would be needed to clarify the exact long-term impacts of interrupting video every three minutes for self-reporting purposes. Balancing the frequency of self-reporting with methods that minimize disruption is crucial for preserving the ecological validity and emotional authenticity of the data.
In light of the study's findings on self-reporting interruptions during video viewing, it's crucial to consider the potential negative impact on mental health. Frequent interruptions could disrupt the natural emotional flow, affecting viewer engagement and emotional experience continuity, which are vital for mental-health assessments.
Furthermore, exploring therapies-and-treatments that focus on less disruptive methods for collecting emotional data during video viewing, such as post-viewing self-reporting, continuous or less frequent sampling, retrospective segmented reporting, or implicit behavioral measures, could contribute significantly to improving health-and-wellness research through science.
