Abstract
Aim of the present study was to identify an appropriate hypertext structure and navigation aids that enhance the comprehensibility of hypertext and support readers in building up a mental representation of the text. It is assumed that hypertext readers construct a content representation for the comprehension of the hypertext and a text structure representation for navigation within the hypertext. If relevant dimensions of these two representations cannot be mapped onto each other, orientation problems are likely to occur. The results of this experimental study show that disadvantages of hypertext concerning orientation problems can be compensated with the aid of a graphical overview which is usable for navigation. This orientation and navigation aid is also an advantage for the speed of information retrieval. However, the coherence of the reading sequence seems to the best predictor for the quality of the mental representations of both text content and hypertext structure. An influence of the availability of cognitive resources was also shown.
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
