A systematic literature review of persuasive design features utilized by mobile-based obesity interventions

• Main Authors: Alnaabi Y., Ibrahim N., Dhillon J.S.
• Other Authors: 57222092943
• Format: Article
• Published: Little Lion Scientific 2023

Mobile interventions utilizing persuasive technology represent considerable promise in effecting long-term success against obesity. This study conducts a systematic review of the literature on the persuasive technology features utilized by different mobile interventions geared toward obesity, categorized using an amended Persuasive Systems Design model. Published studies were gathered from the following databases for this study: EBSCOHost Computer & Applied Sciences ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and SpringerLink. Nine mobile interventions collected. The results show that persuasive design features related to Primary Task Support and Dialogue Support commonly supported, while persuasive design features related to Social Support that were less supported. This may indicate that current mobile interventions focus more on individuals, rather than on communities. This study will be useful for developers of mobile interventions geared toward obesity, as it reveals the persuasive technologies used by current interventions to motivate their users. � 2021 Little Lion Scientific