1.2. Activity Theory

The approach provides a conceptual basis for investigating the relationship between human agents, objects and their environment, a relationship which is understood to be mediated by cultural means, tools and signs. Activity Theory derives from the 1930’s work of Soviet social psychologists Vygotsky, Leont'ev and Luria, and was introduced to the Information Systems field primarily through Engeström and colleagues. It has been used extensively to study collaborative systems (see Redmiles, 2002).



References:

Redmiles, D. (ed.) (2002). Special Issue of CSCW: Activity Theory and the Practice of Design Computer Supported Cooperative Work. 11(1-2).

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