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
