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Do feelings matter? On the correlation of affects and the self‐assessed productivity in software engineering

Aug 2014 · J. Softw. Evol. Process. · Vol 27, pp. 467 - 487 · 121 citations · ⚡ 8 influential · 94 references
Computer Science Psychology Engineering

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Software engineering (SE) research needs to incorporate affect measurements to valorize human factors and to enhance management styles.

Abstract

Software engineering (SE) research lacks theory and methodologies for addressing human aspects in software development. Development tasks are undertaken through cognitive processing activities. Affects (emotions, moods, and feelings) have a linkage to cognitive processing activities and the productivity of individuals. SE research needs to incorporate affect measurements to valorize human factors and to enhance management styles.

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