What This Document Is
This document details a research platform called EmotionSense, designed for conducting studies in the field of social psychology. It’s a technical report outlining the development and evaluation of a system built to leverage the sensing capabilities of mobile phones for behavioral research. The work originates from research conducted at the University of Cambridge and the University of St. Andrews, focusing on innovative approaches to data collection in social science.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is valuable for students and researchers in computer science, particularly those specializing in mobile computing, sensor technology, and human-computer interaction. It’s also highly relevant to those studying social psychology, behavioral science, or anyone interested in the intersection of technology and social research methodologies. Individuals seeking to understand how mobile devices can be utilized for unobtrusive data gathering in real-world settings will find this a useful exploration of a specific platform and its applications.
Topics Covered
* Mobile phone sensing technologies for research
* Adaptive platform design for power efficiency
* Emotion recognition and activity detection using mobile devices
* Social interaction analysis through mobile data
* Validation of mobile sensing data against traditional research methods (questionnaires, etc.)
* System architecture and implementation details of the EmotionSense platform
* Performance evaluation of sensing accuracy and power consumption
What This Document Provides
* A detailed overview of the EmotionSense platform’s capabilities.
* Insights into the challenges and opportunities of using mobile phones for social psychology research.
* An exploration of how to programmatically control a mobile sensing platform.
* Results from experimental deployments and cross-validation studies.
* A classification of the work within the broader fields of user/machine systems, social behavioral sciences, and pattern recognition.
* A comprehensive list of author affiliations and contact information.
