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Expertise Ill-Defined: A Preliminary Exploration of Its Variability in Definition and Use in Research

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While “expertise” is frequently used as a variable in human factors research, the criteria for defining this construct often lack clarity and consistency. This article briefly reviews common definitions of expertise and how it has been operationalized in research, highlighting the need for more nuanced categorization of expertise. We posit that expertise is multifaceted and propose a dichotomy that distinguishes “system expertise” from “task expertise,” with recency and frequency of task performance playing crucial roles alongside traditional metrics.

Source: Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications

DOI: 10.1177/10648046251377959

Authors: Hyun-Gee Jei, Farzan Sasangohar, Maryam Zahabi, S. Camille Peres

Institutions: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Human-Automation Interaction and Safety

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,500

Funder: National Science Foundation