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This study examines culturally sensitive Interactive digital narrative (IDN) design to enhance bodily awareness and emotional well-being among Afghan women facing restrictive cultural norms. Existing Female Health Applications (FHAs) applications are often designed in liberal contexts that assume privacy and digital literacy, which are problematic assumptions where mobile devices are monitored. Our answer to this challenge is the Rah-e-Noor (“Path of Light”) mobile app prototype which incorporates feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) frameworks as well as Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) theory and design approaches to promote user engagement as well as understanding of complex issues through metaphor-driven interactive storytelling employing stealth design principles. The research through design process included interviews with Afghan women and feedback from two experts. Key findings underscore the importance of symbolic safety and emotional resonance in developing culturally appropriate digital tools.

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A Culturally Sensitive Interactive Digital Narrative to Promote Bodily Awareness Among Afghan Women

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Pakezea Anwar,
  • Hartmut Koenitz

摘要

This study examines culturally sensitive Interactive digital narrative (IDN) design to enhance bodily awareness and emotional well-being among Afghan women facing restrictive cultural norms. Existing Female Health Applications (FHAs) applications are often designed in liberal contexts that assume privacy and digital literacy, which are problematic assumptions where mobile devices are monitored. Our answer to this challenge is the Rah-e-Noor (“Path of Light”) mobile app prototype which incorporates feminist Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) frameworks as well as Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) theory and design approaches to promote user engagement as well as understanding of complex issues through metaphor-driven interactive storytelling employing stealth design principles. The research through design process included interviews with Afghan women and feedback from two experts. Key findings underscore the importance of symbolic safety and emotional resonance in developing culturally appropriate digital tools.