Exploring Autonomy as a Design Principle
Theoretical Review of Autonomy and Case Studies of Service Design for Seniors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12922671 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Miso Kim (0000-0001-9926-2921, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 83-107 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Design and Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-7075 • E-ISSN: 1754-7083 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17547075.2023.2259658 |
| OpenAlex | W4387453223 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 33 |
The number of senior citizens has increased rapidly over the last decade. However, cultural preconceptions that create social barriers preventing seniors from being adequately supported still prevail. This work argues that understanding and nurturing the principle of autonomy is essential in designing services for senior population. A theoretical review reveals that autonomy is essential for well-being, but this concept has not been sufficiently explored in the context of service design. This article examines autonomy from philosophical, psychological, bioethical, and feminist perspectives and presents a framework that highlights four dimensions of autonomy: power to make decisions, capacity for action, sense of control, and self- governance. To illustrate these dimensions of autonomy, four service design projects conducted in partnership with local senior organizations are presented. Design insights based on the theoretical framework and learnings from the projects are shared to enhance autonomy in service design.Keywords: design for autonomyservice designdesign for older adultsdesign principledesign meta study Disclosure StatementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Additional informationNotes on contributorsMiso KimDr. Miso Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Arts + Design at Northeastern University. She is also the design director of the NuLawLab and the co-director of the Health and Wellness Design Lab. She studies dignity, autonomy, and participation in service design. [email protected]
Autonomy · Business · Context (archaeology · Dignity · Engineering ethics · General partnership · Political science · Public relations · Service (business · Service delivery framework · Service design · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Engineering · Law · Service and Product Innovation · Technology Use by Older Adults
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Older Adult Internet Use and eHealth Literacy
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Self-determination theory
Relational Autonomy
Autonomy and the Split‐level Self
Nietzsche on Freedom and Autonomy
Reconceptualizing Autonomy
The Service-Dominant Logic of Marketing
A relational perspective on autonomy for older adults residing in nursing homes
Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being
Value-sensitive design
Interpersonal control, dehumanization, and violence
Relational autonomy in assisted living
Philosophical Inclusive Design
Experimenting with a Democratic Ideal
The critical role of nurturing environments for promoting human well-being
Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals
The history of autonomy in medicine from antiquity to principlism
Perceived Control and the Effects of Crowding and Consumer Choice on the Service Experience
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |