Gooey Gut Trail: Board Game Play to Understand Human-Microbial Interactions

Pasumarthy, N; Patibanda, R; Tai, YLE; van den Hoven, E; Danaher, J; Khot, RA

Gooey Gut Trail: Board Game Play to Understand Human-Microbial Interactions

Pasumarthy, N Patibanda, R Tai, YLE van den Hoven, E

Danaher, J Khot, RA

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Publisher:: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 2022, 6, (CHI PLAY), pp. 1-31
Issue Date:: 2022-10-25

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dc.contributor.author	Pasumarthy, N
dc.contributor.author	Patibanda, R
dc.contributor.author	Tai, YLE
dc.contributor.author	van den Hoven, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0888-1426
dc.contributor.author	Danaher, J
dc.contributor.author	Khot, RA
dc.date.accessioned	2023-03-25T05:40:31Z
dc.date.available	2023-03-25T05:40:31Z
dc.date.issued	2022-10-25
dc.identifier.citation	Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 2022, 6, (CHI PLAY), pp. 1-31
dc.identifier.issn	2573-0142
dc.identifier.issn	2573-0142
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/168383
dc.description.abstract	Our gastrointestinal health is influenced by complex interactions between our gut bacteria and multiple external factors. A wider understanding of these concepts is vital to help make gut-friendly decisions in everyday life; however, its complexity can challenge public understanding if not approached systematically. Research suggests that board games can help to playfully navigate complex subjects. We present Gooey Gut Trail (GGT), a board game to help players understand the multifactorial interactions that influence and sustain gut microbial diversity. Through the embodied enactment of in-game activities, players learn how their habits surrounding diet, physical activity, emotions, and lifestyle influence the gut microbial population. A qualitative field study with 15 participants revealed important facets of our game design that increased participants' awareness, causing them to reflect upon their habits that influence gut health. Drawing upon the study insights, we present five design considerations to aid future playful explorations on nurturing human-microbial relationships.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
dc.relation.ispartof	Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1145/3549502
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	Gooey Gut Trail: Board Game Play to Understand Human-Microbial Interactions
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-03-25T05:40:30Z
pubs.issue	CHI PLAY
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	6
utslib.citation.issue	CHI PLAY

Abstract:

Our gastrointestinal health is influenced by complex interactions between our gut bacteria and multiple external factors. A wider understanding of these concepts is vital to help make gut-friendly decisions in everyday life; however, its complexity can challenge public understanding if not approached systematically. Research suggests that board games can help to playfully navigate complex subjects. We present Gooey Gut Trail (GGT), a board game to help players understand the multifactorial interactions that influence and sustain gut microbial diversity. Through the embodied enactment of in-game activities, players learn how their habits surrounding diet, physical activity, emotions, and lifestyle influence the gut microbial population. A qualitative field study with 15 participants revealed important facets of our game design that increased participants' awareness, causing them to reflect upon their habits that influence gut health. Drawing upon the study insights, we present five design considerations to aid future playful explorations on nurturing human-microbial relationships.

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