Using Individual, Social and Economic Persuasion Techniques to Reduce CO2 Emissions in a Family Setting

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Persuasive Technology (Persuasive 2009), Claremont, California, April 26-29

8 Pages Posted: 21 Jan 2015

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Miyuki Shiraishi

Waseda University

Vili Lehdonvirta

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute

Yasuyuki Washio

Waseda University

Hiroaki Kimura

Waseda University

Chihiro Takayama

Waseda University

Tatsuo Nakajima

Waseda University

Date Written: 2009

Abstract

This paper presents EcoIsland, which is a system persuading individuals and families to change their lifestyle patterns to reduce CO2 emissions. EcoIsland visualizes the user’s current eco-friendly behavior as an island shared by his/her family members. Several persuasive techniques developed in behaviorism, social psychology, and economy are used to offer incentives to him/her to encourage eco-friendly behavior. We examine and compare the implementation and effectiveness of different types of persuasive techniques in several user studies.

Keywords: User/Machine Systems, Social and Behavioral Science, Design

Suggested Citation

Shiraishi, Miyuki and Lehdonvirta, Vili and Washio, Yasuyuki and Kimura, Hiroaki and Takayama, Chihiro and Nakajima, Tatsuo, Using Individual, Social and Economic Persuasion Techniques to Reduce CO2 Emissions in a Family Setting (2009). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Persuasive Technology (Persuasive 2009), Claremont, California, April 26-29, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2503302

Miyuki Shiraishi

Waseda University ( email )

1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku
tokyo, 169-8050
Japan

Vili Lehdonvirta (Contact Author)

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute ( email )

1 St. Giles
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3JS
United Kingdom

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Yasuyuki Washio

Waseda University ( email )

1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku
tokyo, 169-8050
Japan

Hiroaki Kimura

Waseda University ( email )

1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku
tokyo, 169-8050
Japan

Chihiro Takayama

Waseda University ( email )

1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku
tokyo, 169-8050
Japan

Tatsuo Nakajima

Waseda University ( email )

1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku
tokyo, 169-8050
Japan

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