Beyond the Cage: A PACT Analysis of Digital Zoo Experiences
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION, cilt.42, sa.13, ss.10078-10095, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 13
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10447318.2025.2581256
- Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Compendex, INSPEC, Psycinfo, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Business Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO), Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.10078-10095
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study analyzes a holographic digital zoo experience through the PACT model (People, Activities, Context, Technologies). A descriptive research design was used, and qualitative data were collected. Nineteen young adults familiar with technology, visited a digital zoo and evaluated their experiences. The results reveal that although digital representations of nature hold potential for raising environmental awareness and supporting education as an alternative to traditional zoos, technological innovation alone is not sufficient. The digital zoo displayed major shortcomings in visual resolution, multisensory integration, interaction, and spatial design. Furthermore, mismatches with user expectations, lack of age-appropriate content delivery, and physical accessibility issues negatively affected the overall experience. These factors weakened learning outcomes, emotional connection, and user engagement. In conclusion, a successful digital nature experience requires technological infrastructure to be combined with a human-centered and holistic design that responds to user needs and environmental contexts.