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AI-enhanced interactive storytelling: supporting executive functions and cultural learning through participatory design
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Computing Science.
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Computing Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2282-9939
2026 (English)In: HAI '25: Proceedings of the 13th international conference on human-agent interaction, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2026, p. 353-356Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper explores the co-design of an Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) aimed at supporting the development of executive function (EF) in young children through culturally grounded interactive storytelling. Adopting a user-centered design approach, the research followed a five-phase iterative process involving nine participants from various disciplines, including social sciences, education, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as parents. Three co-design workshops were conducted: (1) to integrate Swedish culture and values into the IDN, (2) to embed EF-stimulating interactions based on parent-child play, and (3) to conceptualise an AI-enhanced support tool for parent-child storytelling and cognitive development. Thematic analysis was employed to extract design insights from the audio recording of the workshops. These insights informed the development of a high-fidelity prototype featuring culturally resonant story elements that can support the development of EF in young children. Additionally, by positioning parents as companions rather than instructors and by embedding EF-supportive design into a joyful storytelling context, this work provides a framework for designing IDNs that are both pedagogically effective and playful for young children. This paper presents initial results of co-design of this IDN.

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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2026. p. 353-356
Keywords [en]
Interactive Digital Narrative, Executive Functions, Co-Design, Swedish Culture, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence
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Human Computer Interaction
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URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-248752DOI: 10.1145/3765766.3765806Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105027416817ISBN: 979-8-4007-2178-6 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-248752DiVA, id: diva2:2030735
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HAI '25: International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction, Yokohama, Japan, November 10-13, 2025
Available from: 2026-01-21 Created: 2026-01-21 Last updated: 2026-02-16Bibliographically approved

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