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Below is a partial list of the papers, chapters, technical reports, and presentations by the HFA Laboratory personnel. For additional information, see the curriculum vitae of individuals.

To request a particular reprint or preprint, please send an email to Wendy Rogers.

Journal Publications

In press

Lamson, N., & Rogers, W. A. (in press).  Assessing age-related and individual differences in strategy selection.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences

McLaughlin, A. C., Rogers, W. A., Sierra, E., & Fisk, A. D. (in press).  Optimizing instruction-following behavior.  Learning, Media, & Technology.

O’Brien, M.A., Rogers, W.A., & Fisk, A.D. (in press). Analyzing text entry interface design requirements: A human factors framework.  Ergonomics in Design,

Pak, R., Czaja, S. J., Sharit, J., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (in press).  The role of spatial abilities and age in performance in an auditory computer navigation task.  Computers in Human Behavior.

O’Brien, M.A., Rogers, W.A., Fisk, A.D., & Richman, M. (in press, 2008). Assessing design features of virtual keyboards for text entry.  Human Factors.

Morrow, D. J., & Rogers, W. A. (in press, 2008).  Environmental support: An integrative framework.  Human Factors

2008

Blanson Henkemans, O. A., Rogers, W. A., Fisk, A. D., Neerincx, M. A., Lindenberg, J., & van der Mast, C. A. P. G. (2008).  Usability of an adaptive computer assistant that improves self-care and health literacy of older adults.  Methods of Information in Medicine, 47, 82 -88.

Stronge, A. J., Nichols, T. A., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2008).  Systematic human factors evaluation of a teledermatology system within the U.S. military.  Telemedicine and e-Health, 14, 25-34.

2007

Hickman, J. M., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2007).  Training older adults to use new technology.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 62B, 77-84.

Rogers, W. A., Essa, I., & Fisk, A. D. (2007).  Designing a technology coach.  Ergonomics in Design.
 

Stronge, A. J., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2007).  Human factors considerations in implementing telemedicine systems to accommodate older adults.  Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13, 1-3. 

2006

Stronge, A. J., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Web-based information search and retrieval Effects of strategy use and age on search success.  Human Factors, 48, 443-446.
 

Mitzner, T. L., & Rogers, W. A. (2006).  Reading in the dark: Effects of age and contrast on reading speed and comprehension.  Human Factors, 48, 229-240.
 

Sanchez, J., Bowles, C. T., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Human factors goes to the golf course:  Knowledge engineering of commercial mowing.  Ergonomics in Design, 14, 17-23.
 

Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Cognitive support for elders through technology.  Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging, 30(2), 38-43.
 

Melenhorst, A. S., Rogers, W. A., & Bouwhuis, D. G. (2006).  Older adults’ motivated choice for technological innovation: Evidence for benefit-driven selectivity.  Psychology and Aging, 21, 190-195. 
 

Sanchez, J., Ezer, N., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Estimating reliability of automated aids:  Effects of age and system reliability changes.  Cognitive Technology, 11, 5-13.
 

Czaja, S. J., Charness, N., Fisk, A. D., Hertzog, C., Nair, S. N., Rogers, W. A., & Sharit, J. (2006).  Factors predicting the use of technology: Findings from the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE).  Psychology and Aging, 21, 333-352. 
 

Pak, R., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Spatial ability sub-factors and their influences on a computer-based information search task.  Human Factors, 48, 154-165.
 

Pak, R., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2006).  Spatial ability sub-factors and their influences on a computer-based information search task.  Human Factors,48, 154-165.
 

 2005
 

Hancock, H. E., Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2005).  Comprehending product warning information: Age-related effects of memory, inferencing, and knowledge.  Human Factors, 47, 219-234.
 

Mayhorn, C. B., Nichols, T. A., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2005).  Hazards in the home: Using older adults’ perceptions to inform warning design.  Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 11, 211-218.
 

Rogers, W. A., Fisk, A. D., McLaughlin, A. C., & Pak, R. (2005).  Touch a screen or turn a knob: Choosing the best device for the job.  Human Factors, 47, 271-288.
 

2004

Gilbert, D. K., Rogers, W. A., & Samuelson, M. E. (2004).  Long-term retention of a spatial mental model for younger and older adults.  Experimental Aging Research, 30, 217-224.
 

Hancock, H. E., Rogers, W. A., Schroeder, D., & Fisk, A. D. (2004).  Safety symbol comprehension:  Effects of symbol type, familiarity, and age.  Human Factors, 46, 183-195. 

Mayhorn, C. B., Nichols, T. A., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2004). Hazards in the home: Using older adults’ perceptions to inform warning design. Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 11, 211-218.
 

Mayhorn, C. B., Stronge, A. J., McLaughlin, A. C., & Rogers, W. A. (2004).  Older adults, computer training, and the systems approach: A formula for success.  Educational Gerontology, 30, 185-203. 
 

Mynatt, E. D., Melenhorst, A. S., Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2004).  Aware technologies for aging in place: Understanding user needs and attitudes.  IEEE Transactions on Pervasive Computing, April-June, 36-41.
 

McLaughlin, A. C., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2004).  Age-related glucometer design and selection: Tools and principles for optimal solutions.  Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, 6, 319-325.
 

Nichols, T. A., Stronge, A. J., Fisk, A. D., Rogers, W. A., Rasche, J. D., & Sessions, R. G. (2004).  Human factors and ergonomics: Bridging psychology and technology in telemedicine applications.  International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 6, 3-19. 
 

2003

Mynatt, E. D., Rowan, J., Tran, Q., Abowd, G., Rogers, W. A., & Siio, I. (2003).  Designing home appliances for older adults.  Cognitive Studies: Journal of Japanese Cognitive Science Society, 10, 343-352.
 

Nichols, T. A., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2003).  Do you know how old your participants are?  Recognizing the importance of participant age classifications.  Ergonomics in Design, 11, 22-26. 
 

2002

Batsakes, P. J., Hancock, H. E., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2002).  A medication screening tool for cognitive aging researchers.  Psychology and Aging, 17, 169-173.
 

Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2002).  Psychology and aging:  Enhancing the lives of an aging population.  Current Directions in Psychological Science, 11, 107-110.
 

Mayhorn, C. B., Fisk, A. D., and Whittle, J. D. (2002).  Decisions, Decisions: Analysis of age, cohort, and time of testing on framing of risky decision options.  Human Factors, 44, 515-521.
 

Mykityshyn, A. L., Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2002).  Learning to use a home medical device: Mediating age-related differences with training.  Human Factors, 44, 354-364.
 

Mynatt, E. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2002).  Developing technology to support the functional independence of older adults.  Ageing International, 27, 24-41.
 

Rousseau, G. K., & Rogers, W. A. (2002).  Effects of processing style and age on schema acquisition.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 57B, P11-P18.
 

Sierra, E. A., Benne, M., and Fisk, A. D. (2002).  It’s a zoo out there: Teaching human factors in a real world context. Ergonomics in Design, 10(3), 6-10.

 

2001
 

Czaja, S. J., Sharit, J., Charness, N., Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2001).  The Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE): A Program to Enhance Technology for Older Adults.  Gerontechnology, 1, 50-59.
 

Hancock, H. E., Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2001).  Everyday products: Easy to use…or not?  Ergonomics in Design, 9, 12-18.
 

Hancock, H. E., Rogers, W. A., & Fisk, A. D. (2001).  An evaluation of warning habits and beliefs across the adult lifespan.  Human Factors, 43, 343-354.
 

Rogers, W. A., Mykityshyn, A. L., Campbell, R. H., & Fisk, A. D. (2001).  Analysis of a “simple” medical device.  Ergonomics in Design, 9, 6-14.  (Winner of the HFES Best EID Article Award)

 

2000
 

Batsakes, P. J., and Fisk, A. D. (2000). Age and Dual-Task Performance: Are Performance Gains Retained?  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 55B, P332-P342.
 

Mead, S. E., Sit, R. A., Rogers, W. A., Rousseau, G. K., and Jamieson, B. A. (2000).  Influences of general computer experience and age on library database search performance.  Behaviour and Information Technology, 19, 107-123.
 

Fisk, A. D., & Rogers, W. A. (2000).  Influence of training and experience on skill acquisition and maintenance in older adults.  Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 8, 373-378.
 

Jamieson, B. A., and Rogers, W. A. (2000).  Age-related effects of blocked and random practice schedules on learning a new technology.  Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 55B, P343-P353.  
 

Rogers, W. A., Hertzog, C., and Fisk, A. D. (2000).  Age-related differences in associative learning: An individual differences analysis of ability and strategy influences.  Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 26, 359-394.
 

Rogers, W. A., Lamson, N., and Rousseau, G. K. (2000).  Warning research: An integrative perspective.  Human Factors, 42, 102-139.

 

1999
 

Fisk, A. D. (1999).  Human Factors and the older adult.  Ergonomics in Design, 7(1), 8-13. 
 

Gilbert, D. K., and Rogers, W. A. (1999).  Age-related differences in the acquisition, utilization, and extension of a spatial mental model.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 54B, P246-P255.
 

Mead, S. E., Batsakes, P. J., Fisk, A. D., and Mykityshyn, A. (1999).  Application of cognitive theory to training and design solutions for age-related computer use.  International Journal of Behavioral Development, 23, 553-573.
 

Sit, R. A., and Fisk, A. D. (1999).  Age-related performance in a multiple-task environment.  Human Factors, 41, 26-34.

 

1998
 

Cregger, M. E., and Rogers, W. A. (1998).  Memory for activities for young, young-old, and old adults.  Experimental Aging Research, 24, 195-201.
 

Harris, J. L., Rogers, W. A., and Qualls, C. D.  (1998).  Written language comprehension in younger and older adults.  Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 41, 603-617.  
 

Mead, S. E., and Fisk, A. D. (1998).  Measuring skill acquisition and retention with an ATM simulator: The need for age-specific training.  Human Factors, 40, 516-523.
 

Rogers, W. A., Meyer, B., Walker, N., and Fisk, A. D.  (1998).  Functional limitations to daily living tasks in the aged: A focus group analysis.  Human Factors, 40, 111-125.
 

Rousseau, G. K., Jamieson, B. A., Rogers, W. A., Mead, S. E., and Sit, R. A. (1998).  Assessing the usability of on-line library systems.  Behaviour and Information Technology, 17, 274-281. 
 

Rousseau, G. K., Lamson, N., and Rogers, W. A. (1998).  Designing warnings to compensate for age-related changes in perceptual and cognitive abilities.  Psychology and Marketing, 15, 643-662.
 

Rousseau, G. K., and Rogers, W. A. (1998).  Computer usage patterns of university faculty members across the life span.  Computers in Human Behavior, 14, 417-428.

 

1997
 

Fisk, A. D., Rogers, W. A., Cooper, B. P., and Gilbert, D. K. (1997).  Automatic category search and its transfer: Aging, type of search, and level of learning.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 52B, P91-P102.
 

Rogers, W. A., and Fisk, A. D. (1997).  Automatic teller machines: Design and training issues.  Ergonomics in Design, 5, 4-9.
 

Rogers, W. A., and Gilbert, D. K. (1997).  Do performance strategies mediate age-related differences in associative learning?  Psychology and Aging, 12, 620-633.
 

Rogers, W. A., Gilbert, D. K., and Cabrera, E. F. (1997).  An analysis of automatic teller machine usage by older adults: A structured interview approach.  Applied Ergonomics, 28, 173-180.
 

Walker, N., Fain, W. B., Fisk, A. D., and McGuire, C. L.  (1997).  Aging and decision making: Driving related problem solving.  Human Factors, 39, 438-444.
 

Walker, N., Philbin, D. A., and Fisk, A. D. (1997).  Age-related differences in movement control: Adjusting submovement structure to optimize performance.  Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 52B, P40-P52.

 

1996
 

Rogers, W. A., Cabrera, E. F., Walker, N., Gilbert, D. K., and Fisk, A. D. (1996).  A survey of automatic teller machine usage across the adult lifespan.  Human Factors, 38, 156-186.
 

Rogers, W. A., Fisk, A. D., Mead, S. E., Walker, N., and Cabrera, E. F. (1996).  Training older adults to use automatic teller machines.  Human Factors, 38, 425-433.

 


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