Persuasive Systems in Everyday Working Life
iVAA - SPP 1921 (DFG funded)
This project develops and evaluates persuasive systems to change dysfunctional workplace habits using strategies like vigilant monitoring and implementation intentions. By providing context-aware, minimally disruptive reminders, these systems encourage alternative behaviors, enhancing everyday work routines.
Summary
This project focuses on developing and evaluating persuasive systems designed to alter dysfunctional workplace habits through targeted interventions. By utilizing strategies like vigilant monitoring and implementation intentions, the project aims to encourage behavior change and habit formation without coercion. The systems leverage context-aware reminders, personalized notifications, and minimal-disruption technologies to prompt alternative behaviors, ensuring an effective balance between intervention and task engagement. Initial studies have evaluated different methods of delivering persuasive cues, paving the way for more adaptable, effective solutions in everyday work environments, and are on their way toward publication.