Walsh, GregKohl, DeborahVincenti, GiovanniKeshavarz, Ghazaleh2024-07-162024-07-162024-07-16UB_2024_Keshavarz_Ghttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/34896D.S. -- The University of Baltimore, 2024Dissertation submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of The University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Science in Information and Interaction DesignIn the realm of advanced computation, Augmented Reality (AR) is becoming increasingly prevalent across various academic and industrial sectors. This study addresses the notable gap in research regarding the effects of AR mobile applications on the task performance of non-native English speakers, especially in infrequent tasks. It also examines aspects like usability, benefits, limitations, and overall effectiveness of AR. Particularly, the use of AR for photo capture is highlighted as an emerging interest. Conducted with a within-subjects design, this research involved 14 adult non-native English speakers to assess their responses and engagement with AR materials. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected, analyzing metrics such as task duration, completion rates, post-test System Usability Scale (SUS) scores, and participant interviews. Results indicated a significant enhancement in the majority of the test results. Moreover, the study found that participants displayed overwhelmingly positive attitudes and high motivation towards using AR tools, underscoring the potential of AR technologies to improve user experience and task efficiency.139 leavesapplication/pdfen-USThis item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by The University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.human-computer interactionAugmented Realitynon-native English speakerText