Mobile Persuasive Technology: Promoting pro-environmental behaviour
Author
Pathmanathan, Rahuvaran
Term
4. term (INF10 - Master Thesis)
Education
Publication year
2011
Submitted on
2011-06-03
Pages
52
Abstract
Denne kandidatafhandling undersøger, om mobil, persuaderende teknologi – apps, der skal motivere og nudge brugere – kan fremme miljøvenlig adfærd. Afhandlingen beskriver, hvordan to mobilapplikationer blev designet, udviklet og afprøvet med fokus på vandbesparelse og elforbrug. Ti husstande i Danmark og Australien brugte disse apps. Ud fra afprøvningerne blev flere gennemgående temaer identificeret og diskuteret. Afhandlingen afrundes med at samle resultaterne fra de to projekter og præsenterer otte praktiske retningslinjer for, hvordan man designer mobil persuaderende teknologi, der understøtter miljøvenlige vaner.
This Master’s thesis investigates whether mobile persuasive technology—apps designed to nudge and motivate users—can encourage pro-environmental behavior. The study designed, built, and deployed two mobile applications focused on water conservation and power consumption. Ten households in Denmark and Australia used these apps. From these deployments, several recurring themes were identified and discussed. The thesis concludes by synthesizing the two projects and presenting eight practical guidelines for designing mobile persuasive technology that supports environmentally friendly habits.
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