Research Article
Persuasive Design in Mobile Applications for Mental Well-Being: Multidisciplinary Expert Review
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-642-37893-5_18, author={Ting-Ray Chang and Eija Kaasinen and Kirsikka Kaipainen}, title={Persuasive Design in Mobile Applications for Mental Well-Being: Multidisciplinary Expert Review}, proceedings={Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare. Third International Conference, MobiHealth 2012, Paris, France, November 21-23, 2012, Revised Selected Papers}, proceedings_a={MOBIHEALTH}, year={2013}, month={4}, keywords={Mobile Applications Mental Well-being Persuasive Design Expert Reviews TAMM Technology Acceptance Model}, doi={10.1007/978-3-642-37893-5_18} }- Ting-Ray Chang
Eija Kaasinen
Kirsikka Kaipainen
Year: 2013
Persuasive Design in Mobile Applications for Mental Well-Being: Multidisciplinary Expert Review
MOBIHEALTH
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-37893-5_18
Abstract
Smartphones are a promising channel for health promotion interventions. Mobile applications can track behaviour and provide real-time guidance and support. Research on mobile interventions has mainly focused on physical health and disease management, whereas promotion of mental well-being has received less attention. This paper presents results of a multidisciplinary expert review of twelve currently available mobile applications for mental well-being. The aim of the study was to identify what kinds of engaging and persuasive features are used in the applications and to assess how well the features were implemented. The expert reviews were carried out from user acceptance, mobile intervention design, and persuasive design points of view. Current applications were assessed moderately good from all three perspectives but improvement needs were identified in more versatile utilisation of mobile technology, leveraging social support, and providing a wider range of personalized intervention features.