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Wearable Device Users' Behavior Change: Does Persuasive Design Matter?

  • Wan, Lili (Business School, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies) ;
  • Zhang, Chao (Business School, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies)
  • Received : 2020.01.15
  • Accepted : 2020.02.17
  • Published : 2020.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose Wearable devices are widely used in our daily life. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between persuasive designs of fitness trackers and users' physical activity behavior. Methods To test the research model, data was collected from a web-based survey in China, resulting in an effective sample of 166 usable questionnaires. The survey was restricted only to respondents who wear a fitness tracker. Results The sample surveyed in this study indicated that half of the respondents had been wearing a smart fitness tracker shorter than one year, and only 27% were long-time users (longer than two years). Dialogue support and social support strategies were both proved to be effective in increasing users' workout behavior intention. Social support strategies had a greater effect on behavior change than dialogue support strategies. Conclusion The findings from this study make several contributions to the practice. Wearable devices developers can employ the result from this study to help them design devices, which can persuade people to do more exercises and preserve a healthier life.

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