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Symbolic Aspects of University Homepage Design: What Appeals to Different Cultures?

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dc.contributor.authorSen, Devjanide_DE
dc.contributor.authorLindgaard, Gittede_DE
dc.contributor.authorPatrick, Andrewde_DE
dc.contributor.editorKindsmüller, Martin Christofde_DE
dc.contributor.editorMahlke, Saschade_DE
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-15T15:50:36Z
dc.date.available2017-11-15T15:50:36Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractUniversity homepages often provide the first introduction to a university for many students in an increasingly global world. As a result, a university s ability to attract new students may rest in large part on the ability of a website to attract and hold the attention of its intended audience. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine potential cross-cultural differences in 'persuasive appeals' which may influence how much people from varying cultural backgrounds may trust university homepages. More specifically, this paper attempts to identify cultural differences in the symbolic aspects of these persuasive appeals in university homepages through the identification of cultural markers in message content guided by Hofstede's (1980). As the ultimate aim of this study is to design guidelines for developers of university websites that will cater to a global audience, the goals for this preliminary work are to (1) identify cultural differences in symbolic appeals in university homepages and (2) provide design guidelines for university homepages that are pertinent to, and will hold, persuasive appeal for the end user's cultural mind set. Two initial models, derived from the findings of this study are offered on how cultural differences may influence the impact of persuasive appeals in university homepages. The central findings are discussed in terms of some preliminary implications for future web design.de_DE
dc.identifier.pissn1439-7854de_DE
dc.identifier.urihttps://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/5355
dc.language.isoende_DE
dc.relation.ispartofMMI Interaktiv - User Experience: Vol. 1, No. 13de_DE
dc.subjectSymbolic Aspects of User Interface Designde_DE
dc.subjectPersuasive Appealde_DE
dc.subjectCultural Dimensionsde_DE
dc.subjectAestheticsde_DE
dc.titleSymbolic Aspects of University Homepage Design: What Appeals to Different Cultures?de_DE
dc.typeText/Journal Articlede_DE
gi.citation.endPage71
gi.citation.startPage65
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