Psychological Frameworks for Persuasive Information and Communications Technologies

TL;DR

This paper explores how social psychology theories can inform the design of persuasive technologies to effectively encourage positive user behaviors.

Contribution

It introduces three major social psychology theories and discusses their implications for developing persuasive information and communications technologies.

Findings

Identifies key social psychology theories relevant to persuasive tech

Provides insights on integrating psychological principles into design

Highlights potential for improved user engagement and behavior change

Abstract

When developing devices to encourage positive change in users, social psychology can offer useful conceptual resources. This article outlines three major theories from the discipline and discusses their implications for designing persuasive technologies.