A Conceptual Model of Behavior Change Progress for the Application within Coaching Systems to Support Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

• Main Author: Weck, Saskia
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Umeå universitet, Institutionen för datavetenskap 2021
• Subjects: behavior change; digital health intervention; persuasive technology; coaching system; behavior change support systems; ontology; coaching systems; Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology); Psykologi (exklusive tillämpad psykologi)
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-186797

Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are increasing worldwide due to unhealthy lifestyle habits. Behavior change support systems (BCSS) are a new means of promoting a sustainable lifestyle change. These systems are more effective when behavior change theories are applied. The aim of this thesis to integrate well-known behavior change theories into a conceptual model of behavior change progress to form the basis for the BCSS. The research question of this thesis is: what parameters of behavior change should be included in a conceptual model of behavior change progress? The model was created by integrating concepts and their relationships from existing behavior change theories. Next, the model was the validated by experts in behavior change. The outcome is a conceptual framework that can be function as a tool for understanding causal relationship between behavior change concepts, for presenting feedback, and building automated assessments. Furthermore, the model extends already existing knowledge networks.