Theory-based motivational behavior change strategies for the Responsive Engagement of the elderly promoting Activity and Customized Healthcare (REACH) project

This report is a first attempt to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge of behavior change theories and the application of this knowledge to designing for behavior change practice in the REACH context. Considering the limited numbers of practical examples available in literature, we feel the field would benefit significantly from more practical guidelines that support designers in making their designs more engaging and appropriate for accommodating behavior change. Specifically, it will be of relevance to see a tailored list of recommendations suitable for elderly people, improving their levels of physical activity.     «

This report is a first attempt to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge of behavior change theories and the application of this knowledge to designing for behavior change practice in the REACH context. Considering the limited numbers of practical examples available in literature, we feel the field would benefit significantly from more practical guidelines that support designers in making their designs more engaging and appropriate for accommodating behavior change. Specifically, it w...     »

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Personal use of this material is allowed. Permission from the REACH consortium and the authors must be formally obtained for all other uses such as for use in any type of media, for reprinting/republishing of this material for advertising/promotional/commercial purposes, for the creation of new collective or scientific works from this work, for the resale/redistribution/upload/sharing to servers/repositories, and for the reuse of any copyrighted element or part of this work in any other type of...     »