Phenomenological Observation of Everyday Interactions
Abstract
A privacy-preserving field method for studying social and AI-mediated behaviors in public spaces. Focuses on relational patterns ("Herr ~65 bonds with staff M1") over personal data, using anonymous descriptors, spatial mapping, and triangulated observer notes. GDPR-compliant for alignment research with vulnerable groups. Validated via Wolfsburg café field studies (2026).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Privacy
Security
and Data Protection
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 8 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint