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- package/README.md +5 -3
- package/docs/GETTING-STARTED.md +226 -0
- package/docs/MCP-INTEGRATION.md +295 -0
- package/docs/PERSONA-QUESTIONNAIRE.md +322 -0
- package/docs/README.md +74 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-ADHD.md +135 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-ElderlyUser.md +131 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-FirstTimer.md +131 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-ImpatientUser.md +132 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-Index.md +170 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-LowVision.md +133 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-MobileUser.md +133 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-MotorTremor.md +133 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-PowerUser.md +129 -0
- package/docs/personas/Persona-ScreenReaderUser.md +133 -0
- package/docs/research/Bibliography.md +269 -0
- package/docs/research/Research-Methodology.md +224 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-AnchoringBias.md +219 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-AttributionStyle.md +272 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-AuthoritySensitivity.md +133 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-ChangeBlindness.md +163 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Comprehension.md +172 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Curiosity.md +181 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-EmotionalContagion.md +136 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-FOMO.md +142 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Index.md +158 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-InformationForaging.md +209 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-InterruptRecovery.md +241 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-MentalModelRigidity.md +220 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-MetacognitivePlanning.md +156 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Patience.md +129 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Persistence.md +157 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-ProceduralFluency.md +197 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-ReadingTendency.md +208 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Resilience.md +154 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-RiskTolerance.md +154 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-Satisficing.md +173 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-SelfEfficacy.md +191 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-SocialProofSensitivity.md +147 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-TimeHorizon.md +259 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-TransferLearning.md +241 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-TrustCalibration.md +219 -0
- package/docs/traits/Trait-WorkingMemory.md +184 -0
- package/examples/persona-questionnaire.ts +219 -0
- package/package.json +2 -2
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# Patience
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## Definition
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Patience represents a user's tolerance for delays, loading times, and waiting periods during web interactions. This trait fundamentally affects how long users will wait before abandoning a task, clicking away from slow-loading pages, or becoming frustrated with unresponsive interfaces. Users with low patience rapidly escalate through frustration states and are quick to seek alternatives, while highly patient users will persist through delays and give systems time to respond before making judgments.
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> "Users start to feel that the system is not responding after about 8 seconds of delay... After this point, users become increasingly frustrated and are likely to abandon the page or repeat their action."
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Nah, F. F.-H. (2004). A study on tolerable waiting time: How long are Web users willing to wait? *Behaviour & Information Technology*, 23(3), 153-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/01449290410001669914
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> "The acceptable response time depends on the complexity of the operation, with simple operations requiring faster responses (2 seconds) and complex operations tolerating longer delays (up to 10 seconds)."
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| Tolerable wait time (simple) | 2 seconds | Nielsen (1993) |
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| Tolerable wait time (complex) | 8-10 seconds | Nah (2004) |
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| Abandonment threshold | 8+ seconds | Nah (2004) |
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| Frustration onset | 3-4 seconds | Forrester Research (2009) |
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| Bounce rate increase per second | 7% | Google (2017) |
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| 0.0-0.2 | Very Impatient | Abandons pages after 2-3 seconds of load time. Clicks multiple times on slow buttons. Opens multiple tabs to "hedge bets." Becomes visibly frustrated at any delay. Will leave checkout if any step takes more than 2 seconds. Rarely waits for animations to complete. |
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| 0.2-0.4 | Impatient | Tolerates 3-5 seconds of delay before frustration. Frequently refreshes slow pages. May abandon complex forms if validation is slow. Prefers instant feedback over thorough processing. Skips introductory animations. Uses back button aggressively when pages don't load quickly. |
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| 0.4-0.6 | Moderate | Standard 8-10 second tolerance per Nah (2004). Will wait for reasonable loading if progress indicators are shown. May become frustrated with repeated delays but persists for high-value tasks. Accepts loading spinners as normal. Waits for search results but may refine query if too slow. |
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| 0.6-0.8 | Patient | Tolerates 15-20 seconds for complex operations. Reads loading messages and status updates. Willing to wait for quality content. Doesn't reflexively click repeatedly. Understands that complex operations take time. Rarely abandons due to speed alone. |
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| 0.8-1.0 | Very Patient | Tolerates 30+ seconds for important tasks. Reads terms and conditions fully. Waits for complete page loads before interacting. Never double-clicks out of impatience. Willing to retry failed operations. Provides patience buffer for first-time site visits. |
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| [Persistence](Trait-Persistence) | r = 0.45 | Both load on conscientiousness factor; patient users persist longer |
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| [Resilience](../traits/Trait-Resilience) | r = 0.38 | Patient users recover better from delays |
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| [Self-Efficacy](../traits/Trait-SelfEfficacy) | r = 0.32 | Confident users wait longer, believing success is coming |
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| [Risk Tolerance](Trait-RiskTolerance) | r = -0.22 | Impatient users take more shortcuts (risky behavior) |
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| [Rushed Professional](../personas/Persona-RushedProfessional) | 0.2 | Time-pressured, multitasking, low tolerance |
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| [Anxious First-Timer](../personas/Persona-AnxiousFirstTimer) | 0.3 | Nervous but slightly more willing to wait when unsure |
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| [Distracted Parent](../personas/Persona-DistractedParent) | 0.25 | Frequent interruptions reduce patience |
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| [Methodical Senior](../personas/Persona-MethodicalSenior) | 0.85 | Takes time, reads carefully, not rushed |
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| [Tech-Savvy Explorer](../personas/Persona-TechSavvyExplorer) | 0.6 | Moderate patience, expects performance |
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| [Accessibility User](../personas/Persona-AccessibilityUser) | 0.7 | Accustomed to slower interactions |
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Persistence represents a user's tendency to continue working toward a goal despite obstacles, errors, and frustration. In web contexts, this trait determines how many attempts a user will make before abandoning a task, how they respond to repeated failures, and their willingness to try alternative approaches. Users with low persistence quickly abandon tasks at the first sign of difficulty, while highly persistent users will exhaust multiple strategies before giving up.
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Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. *Journal of Personality and Social Psychology*, 92(6), 1087-1101. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.6.1087
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| 0.0-0.2 | Very Low Persistence | Abandons after first error or obstacle. Gives up on slow-loading pages. Leaves form immediately if validation fails. Won't retry a failed search. Exits checkout at any friction point. No error recovery attempts. Maximum one try for any action. |
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| 0.2-0.4 | Low Persistence | Makes 1-2 attempts before giving up. Quick to assume "it's broken." Easily discouraged by error messages. May try one alternative approach. Abandons complex forms midway. Low tolerance for learning curves. Prefers immediate alternatives over problem-solving. |
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| 0.4-0.6 | Moderate Persistence | Makes 2-3 attempts for important tasks. Reads error messages and adjusts. Willing to try suggested solutions. May search for help if frustrated. Completes multi-step processes if progress is visible. Baseline persistence per Baymard data. |
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| 0.6-0.8 | High Persistence | Makes 4-5 attempts, tries multiple approaches. Searches for help documentation. Contacts support for important tasks. Willing to clear cache, try different browser. Persists through lengthy processes. Returns to abandoned tasks later. |
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| 0.8-1.0 | Very High Persistence | Exhausts all options before abandoning. Troubleshoots systematically. Consults forums, documentation, support. Very rarely gives up entirely. Treats obstacles as problems to solve, not reasons to quit. Will complete task across multiple sessions if needed. |
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