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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Smartphone Screen Size Can Influence Visual Perceptions of Physical Size.

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Cognitive

  • Christopher Sanchez
    Oregon State University
  • Tyler Read
    Oregon State University
  • Amanda Crawford
    Oregon State University

Abstract

The physical size of a screen has been shown to impact attitudes towards presented material, but does screen size also impact visual perception? Participants rated the perceived size of shapes on different smartphone screens. Results indicated that larger screens produced more substantial underestimates of physical size than smaller screens.

Engineering/Human Factors/Ergonomics