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
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
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