Harnessing social dynamics through persuasive technology to promote healthier lifestyle

作者:

Highlights:

• We developed a mobile application to promote physical activity between users.

• We employed the TRA to test whether the application positively affects users’ behavioral intention.

• We examined the application practically for two weeks and with 8 participants.

• The application enables sharing physical activity among friends.

• The social component of the application enhanced users’ walking experience.

摘要

•We developed a mobile application to promote physical activity between users.•We employed the TRA to test whether the application positively affects users’ behavioral intention.•We examined the application practically for two weeks and with 8 participants.•The application enables sharing physical activity among friends.•The social component of the application enhanced users’ walking experience.

论文关键词:Persuasive technology,Physical activity,Theory of reasoned action,Behavior change,Mobile,Health

论文评审过程:Available online 27 July 2013.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.07.008