Unraveling the Impact of Visual Complexity on Search as Learning

Wolfgang Gritz, Anett Hoppe, Ralph Ewerth

Abstract: Information search has become essential for learning and knowledge acquisition, offering broad access to information and learning resources. The visual complexity of web pages is known to influence search behavior, with previous work suggesting that searchers make evaluative judgments within the first second on a page. However, there is a significant gap in our understanding of how visual complexity impacts searches specifically conducted with a learning intent. This gap is particularly relevant for the development of optimized information retrieval (IR) systems that effectively support educational objectives.

External IDs:doi:10.1007/978-3-031-88714-7_2