Citation

Smith WJ. Proc. Hum. Factors Ergon. Soc. Annu. Meet. 1981; 25(1): 369-373.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/107118138102500198

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper presents a summary of the impact of recent activities of governmental agencies and trade unions in Europe on Human Factors. In particular, the impact of these actions in the area of research characteristics of computer displays and vision is discussed. A detailed description is given of these actions and how cultural differences and values can influence Human Factors research. Incorporated is a historical analysis of how previous research in this field contributed to concern among these agencies and display users, the evolution of this to regulatory actions, and how methodology in the area of visual and physiological research has changed as a result. In summary, the paper gives an example of how sociopolitical pressures can impact Human Factors.

Language: en