Khojasteh, Negar2023-03-172023-03-172020https://dl.eusset.eu/handle/20.500.12015/4621Today, millions of people live in a country other than their home country, for example as international students, or as immigrants. Computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools such as video conferencing applications, help people stay in touch with their families and friends back home. Despite their use as a means of remote communication, CMC tools are very limited in affording users' needs that are beyond conversation, such as cooperative activities or enjoying a shared experience. For my dissertation, I am proposing the following aims. First, I will investigate the shortcomings of CMC tools in addressing people needs in remote communication. Secondly, based on this understanding, I will propose design implications that will address these shortcomings.enseparated familiesvirtual realitymrpcomputer-mediated communicationDesigning CMC Tools for Separated FamiliesText/Conference Paper10.1145/3323994.3372140