Lost in persuasion A multidisciplinary approach for developing usable, effective, and reproducible persuasive technology for health promotion
conference paper
Despite its acknowledged benefits for health promotion, the full potential of persuasive technology is not (yet) reached in regard to usability, effectiveness, and reproducibility. It often lacks an effective combination of technical features and behavior change strategies. This paper presents a multidisciplinary approach, addressing both aspects. It builds on the frameworks of situated Cognitive Engineering and Intervention Mapping. The approach generates building blocks from theory originating from different relevant disciplines; it specifies change objectives and requirements, described in the context of use, for intervention (strategy) and interaction (technology); it evaluates process, effect and impact, whereby claims on interaction and intervention are validated. To cope with language barriers between developers from different disciplines, the approach is presented as a guideline, illustrated with a case study. This approach is expected to contribute to a sound design rationale, a broad reach and ongoing use of the technology, and larger results in regard to health promotion.
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TNO Identifier
526160
ISBN
9781631900457
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Article nr.
7349377
Source title
PervasiveHealth 2015 - 9th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, At Istanbul, Turkey
Pages
49-56
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