UX Research Geeks Breanna Gentile | Trauma Informed Research: How trauma and UX comes together | Season 3 #9
In this episode, Tina Ličková talks with Dr. Breanna Gentile about integrating psychological principles into UX design, focusing on trauma-informed practices. They explore how understanding users' emotional and psychological backgrounds can inform better design decisions. Dr. Gentile emphasizes cultural sensitivity, the blend of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the importance of creating safe digital environments. The conversation shows how recognizing the human side of user experiences leads to more empathetic and effective UX research.
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Episode highlights
- 00:01:14 The Journey to UX and the Creation of Dr. G's Lab
- 00:03:14 The Definition and Depth of Trauma
- 00:08:23 The Intersection of Trauma and UX
- 00:14:02 The Importance of Cultural and Generational Sensitivity
- 00:28:25 Methods for Trauma-Informed Research
- 00:32:13 Upcoming Publications and Final Thoughts
About our guest Breanna Gentile
Dr. Breanna Gentile, a psychologist turned UX researcher and designer, is dedicated to trauma-informed research and product design. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, she founded Dr. G's Lab, empowering teens and publishing studies in peer-reviewed journals. As Chief of Clinical Solutions at Esteem Therapeutics and Director of Product Design at the Center for Youth Wellness, she focuses on resilience through trauma-informed practices.
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Breanna / Dr. G’s Lab / From Psychology to UX
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