Design and evaluation of persuasive strategies for promoting physical activity in wearable systems
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https://doi.org/10.4108/eetpht.11.15690Keywords:
persuasive technology, wearable system, physical activity promotion, user studyAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Persuasive technology offers a technological approach to promote physical activity.
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to design and evaluate user perceptions of various persuasive strategies in a wearable system.
METHODS: Six persuasive strategies were implemented in a wearable system comprising a sensing strap, an Android application, and a data server. A pilot user study assessed perceived persuasive efficacy via post-study questionnaires and diaries.
RESULTS: The findings indicated that social influence, goal setting, and reinforcement significantly correlated with persuasive efficacy; personal awareness, enjoyment interaction, and suggestion and reminders did not. All six strategies significantly increased sustained usage intention.
CONCLUSION: A multi-strategy persuasive wearable system can enhance sustained usage intention and exercise motivation, with complementary roles of different strategies, demonstrating its potential for health behavior interventions.
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