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Schroeder, Philippe (author)It is difficult for people to find strategies that fit their needs for changing behaviors. This project investigates how individuals can be supported to reflect on their health behaviors through the use of technology. Through various research and design methods, the project provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on reflections, how...master thesis 2023
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Albers, N. (author), Hizli, B. (author), Scheltinga, Bouke (author), Meijer, Eline (author), Brinkman, W.P. (author)Goal-setting is often used in eHealth applications for behavior change as it motivates and helps to stay focused on a desired outcome. However, for goals to be effective, they need to meet criteria such as being specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART). Moreover, people need to be confident to reach their goal. We thus...journal article 2023
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de Buisonjé, David R. (author), Brosig, Fiona (author), Breeman, Linda D. (author), Bloom, Erika Litvin (author), Reijnders, T. (author), Janssen, Veronica R. (author), Kraaijenhagen, Roderik A. (author), Kemps, Hareld M.C. (author), Evers, A.W.M. (author)Background: Gamification and deposit contracts (a financial incentive in which participants pledge their own money) can enhance effectiveness of mobile behavior change interventions. However, to assess their potential for improving population health, research should investigate implementation of gamified deposit contracts outside the research...journal article 2023
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Albers, N. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Aretz, N.L. (author), Ali, M. (author), Ekinci, A. (author), Brinkman, W.P. (author)Virtual coaches have the potential to address the low adherence common to eHealth applications for behavior change by, for example, providing motivational support. However, given the multitude of factors affecting users’ attitudes toward virtual coaches, more insights are needed on how such virtual coaches can be designed to affect these...conference paper 2023
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Albers, N. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Brinkman, W.P. (author)Despite their prevalence in eHealth applications for behavior change, persuasive messages tend to have small effects on behavior. Conditions or states (e.g., confidence, knowledge, motivation) and characteristics (e.g., gender, age, personality) of persuadees are two promising components for more effective algorithms for choosing persuasive...conference paper 2023
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HUANG, Luxin (author)Nowadays, the amount of e-waste generated globally is growing at a faster speed, due to consumers' repetitive consumption and product replacement stimulated by electronics manufacturers. This leads to severe threats to our environment. However, a large amount of e-waste is not waste at all. They could be well refurbished and then reused by the...master thesis 2022
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Hupe, Victor (author)Companies let their employees take short-haul flights for business trips while there are alternative, more sustainable, modes of transport. Understanding the motivation of the company and their employees for flying is essential to create a design solution which could change their behavior. To reach the goal of a maximum global temperature rise...master thesis 2022
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QIAN, Shuxian (author)Under the influence of COVID-19, teleconsultation has been applied widely by hospitals and clinics. The value of teleconsultation for the management of chronic diseases is being explored as well. It is widely proved that building a trustworthy relationship between doctors and patients is the key point for long-term care. However, in the new...master thesis 2022
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Ayala Cruz, Miriam (author)We all want to keep balance in our lives, however, we don’t live statically, changes in our daily environments are inevitable and the need to know how to restore balance when faced with external stimuli is a lifetime effort. <br/><br/>The long-term effects of stress, both physical and psychological, are of increasing concern with some even...master thesis 2022
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Aretz, Nadyne (author)The increase in health problems due to smoking or lack of physical activity has created the incentive to develop a virtual coach to help people with smoking cessation and increase physical activity. In this study, a mixed-methods analysis (thematic analysis, quantitative analysis, and a literature study) was carried out to find out what the...bachelor thesis 2022
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Hizli, Beyza (author)Lack of physical activity is one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Although most people are aware of the risks of this poor health behavior, they have a hard time improving this behavior. Goal-setting is an effective step in the process of changing behavior. It can motivate a person and help them to remain...master thesis 2022
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Tschavgova, Elisabeth (author)Context within Philips: <br/>This thesis is part of a new project track within Philips with the goal of developing a roadmap of tangible and practical sustainable solutions, integrated in the Philips portfolio and inspired by a long-term vision. The case study of this project track and therefore thesis is the MCC business (Mother and Child Care)...master thesis 2022
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Chen, Tao (author)ENERGE is a research project working on managing energy consumption at the school level for sustainability. It is looking for solutions that extend data interactions to the field of behavioral change while taking both energy use and people’s comfort into account. <br/>This graduation project explores how to communicate information related to...master thesis 2022
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Albers, N. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Penfornis, Kristell M. (author), Brinkman, W.P. (author)Background<br/>Despite their increasing prevalence and potential, eHealth applications for behavior change suffer from a lack of adherence and from dropout. Advances in virtual coach technology provide new opportunities to improve this. However, these applications still do not always offer what people need. We, therefore, need a better...journal article 2022
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Lemke, M. (author), Rodríguez Ramírez, Edgar (author), Robinson, Brian (author)Stroke causes damage to the brain, often resulting in weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Everyday objects such as smartphones can play an im-portant role after a stroke facilitating participation in daily activities. However, commercial smartphones can be challenging to use, and people with stroke of-ten adjust their behavior to...conference paper 2022
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Tripathi, Jayanshi (author), de Vries, Roelof A. J. (author), Lemke, M. (author)Persuasion can be defined as an active attempt by a person to change the behavior and attitudes of others. The purposive attempt to influence one’s behavior can originate from different areas, and people who are able to do so are often referred to as influencers. Social media platforms such as Instagram or YouTube have become crucial platforms...journal article 2022
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Adar, M.E. (author), de Bruin, R. (author), Keyson, D.V. (author)Whether it is from the office-office or the home office, creating a physical work environment is essential for both improving work performance as well as for the physical and mental wellbeing of employees. But as jobs are becoming increasingly less active, and working adults are spending almost a third of their lives in the office, most of their...conference paper 2022
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Herrera Semenets, V. (author), Hernández-León, Raudel (author), Bustio-Martínez, Lázaro (author), van den Berg, Jan (author)Telecommunications services have become a constant in people’s lives. This has inspired fraudsters to carry out malicious activities causing economic losses to people and companies. Early detection of signs that suggest the possible occurrence of malicious activity would allow analysts to act in time and avoid unintended consequences. Modeling...conference paper 2022
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Adar, Michal (author)Whether it is from the office-office or the home office, creating a physical work environment is essential for both improving work performance as well as for the physical and mental wellbeing of employees. But as jobs are becoming increasingly less active, and working adults are spending almost a third of their lives in the office, most of their...master thesis 2021