Approaches to Identifying Emotions and Affections During the Museum Learning Experience in the Context of the Future Internet

Iana Fominska (), Stefano Di Tore, Michele Nappi, Gerardo Iovane (), Maurizio Sibilio and Angela Gelo
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Iana Fominska: Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Sciences, University of Macerata, Via Giovanni Mario Crescimbeni, 30, 62100 Macerata, Italy
Stefano Di Tore: Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Michele Nappi: Department of Computer Science, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Gerardo Iovane: Department of Computer Science, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Maurizio Sibilio: Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Angela Gelo: Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy

Future Internet, 2024, vol. 16, issue 11, 1-27

Abstract: The Future Internet aims to revolutionize digital interaction by integrating advanced technologies like AI and IoT, enabling a dynamic and resilient network. It envisions emotionally intelligent systems that can interpret and respond to human feelings, creating immersive, empathy-driven learning experiences. This evolution aspires to form a responsive digital ecosystem that seamlessly connects technology and human emotion. This paper presents a computational model aimed at enhancing the emotional aspect of learning experiences within museum environments. The model is designed to represent and manage affective and emotional feedback, with a focus on how emotions can significantly impact the learning process in a museum context. The proposed model seeks to identify and quantify emotions during a visitor’s engagement with museum exhibits. To achieve this goal, we primarily explored the following: (i) methods and techniques for assessing and recognizing emotional responses in museum visitors, (ii) feedback management strategies based on the detection of visitors’ emotional states. Then, the methodology was tested on 1000 cases via specific questionnaire forms, along with the presentation of images and short videos, and the results of data analysis are reported. The findings contribute toward establishing a comprehensive methodology for the identification and quantification of the emotional state of museum visitors.

Keywords: Future Internet; image and short video; social media; museum experience; emotional computing; visitor engagement; emotion recognition; interactive exhibits (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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