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In our findings, it was common for a couple to consist of one passive and one active parent. This description characterizes each of the 3 couples that we interviewed very well.
- Passive Parent
- Parent who does not normally handle the logistics of storing content
- Because of this, it is burdensome for them to access content or contribute new content because
- sometimes, pictures and videos are stored on the active parent’s laptop
- sometimes, even if they have physical access, the passive parent may not understand the storage paradigm i.e. folder layout or naming scheme
- Active Parent
- Parent who does normally handle the logistics of storing content
- either more technically savvy or more enthusiastic about using content
- Sharing is easy when they (the active parent) wants to share
- Sharing is not easy when the passive parent wants to share because the active parent must do all the work, often with the passive parent just looking over their shoulder
Needs and Goals
- Passive Parent
- Primarily concerned with accessing existing content easily, even though they didn’t organize it
- This especially means not having to go through the active parent
- Wants clearer understanding of what content is accessible, without being the one who contributed it
- Primarily concerned with accessing existing content easily, even though they didn’t organize it
- Active Parent** Wants
- Wants to continue to actively create and store content
- Does not want passive parent’s involvement to interfere with their use of the content
- Should not be relied upon to do everything with content