Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study

Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals (DHHers) have the right to learn to drive and obtain driving licenses. However, it is not friendly for them to learn to drive in China. Society and scholars have paid little attention to this phenomenon. This study aims to identify the critical factors influencin...

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Main Authors: Linxin Zheng, Jing Ran, Chenwen Wo, Yujie Xin, Zui Tao, Renke Jin
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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description Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals (DHHers) have the right to learn to drive and obtain driving licenses. However, it is not friendly for them to learn to drive in China. Society and scholars have paid little attention to this phenomenon. This study aims to identify the critical factors influencing the training experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and proposes strategies for optimizing driver training services through multimedia technology. First, we explored the factors affecting the quality of DHHers driving training services through grounded theory, interview with DHHers (n = 20), and service design, as well as the current situation and strategies of multimedia technology to improve training services. Following this, we propose a driving training service process incorporating multimedia technology and conducted a simulation experiment for DHHers' driving training (n = 41) to examine multifactorial coupling and causality through questionnaire-based research. Based on Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling (BSEM) to validate a model of user experience and influencing factors, the results show that (1) social support, technology support, communication efficiency, training efficiency, environment construction, and emotional support together determine the experience of DHHers in driving training; (2) personal factors moderated the effects of training efficiency, environment construction, and emotional support on experiential feelings. Based on the analysis of the results, this study proposes six strategies for driving training service design for DHHers people in China, which aims to enhance their quality of life and employment perspectives. Finally, we explored the implications of service quality and proposed strategies for multimedia technology to enhance the current landscape of driver training for DHHers individuals. It also provides a development path for digitally barrier-free design and service systems.
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spelling doaj-art-16f2882d39bc47519a98580e11bfa2f22025-08-20T03:15:08ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182025-08-0125810515110.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105151Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design studyLinxin Zheng0Jing Ran1Chenwen Wo2Yujie Xin3Zui Tao4Renke Jin5Corresponding author.; School of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaSchool of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaSchool of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaSchool of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaSchool of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaSchool of Design and Fashion, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaDeaf and hard-of-hearing individuals (DHHers) have the right to learn to drive and obtain driving licenses. However, it is not friendly for them to learn to drive in China. Society and scholars have paid little attention to this phenomenon. This study aims to identify the critical factors influencing the training experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and proposes strategies for optimizing driver training services through multimedia technology. First, we explored the factors affecting the quality of DHHers driving training services through grounded theory, interview with DHHers (n = 20), and service design, as well as the current situation and strategies of multimedia technology to improve training services. Following this, we propose a driving training service process incorporating multimedia technology and conducted a simulation experiment for DHHers' driving training (n = 41) to examine multifactorial coupling and causality through questionnaire-based research. Based on Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling (BSEM) to validate a model of user experience and influencing factors, the results show that (1) social support, technology support, communication efficiency, training efficiency, environment construction, and emotional support together determine the experience of DHHers in driving training; (2) personal factors moderated the effects of training efficiency, environment construction, and emotional support on experiential feelings. Based on the analysis of the results, this study proposes six strategies for driving training service design for DHHers people in China, which aims to enhance their quality of life and employment perspectives. Finally, we explored the implications of service quality and proposed strategies for multimedia technology to enhance the current landscape of driver training for DHHers individuals. It also provides a development path for digitally barrier-free design and service systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825004640Adult learningSpecial needs educationSimulationsTeaching/learning strategiesDriving training
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Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
Acta Psychologica
Adult learning
Special needs education
Simulations
Teaching/learning strategies
Driving training
title Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
title_full Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
title_fullStr Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
title_short Exploring DHHers experience influencing factors in multimedia-based driving training through a service design study
title_sort exploring dhhers experience influencing factors in multimedia based driving training through a service design study
topic Adult learning
Special needs education
Simulations
Teaching/learning strategies
Driving training
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