Technology and Health: Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change

By: Jihyun Kim and Hayeon Song

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Synopsis: Technology and Health: Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change examines how technology can be used to promote healthier attitudes and behavior. The book discusses technology as a tool to deliver media content. This book synthesizes theory-driven research with implications for research and practice. It covers a range of theories and technology in diverse health contexts. The book covers why and how specific technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile games, and social media, are effective in promoting good health. The book additionally suggests how technology should be designed, utilized, and evaluated for health interventions.Includes new technologies to improve both mental and physical healthExamines technologies in relation to cognitive changeDiscusses persuasion as a tool for behavioral and attitudinal changesProvides theoretical frameworks for the effective use of technology

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 428 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780128169599
Related ISBNs:: 9780128169582
Publisher:: Elsevier Science
Date of Addition:: 05/28/21
Copyrighted By:: Elsevier Science & Technology
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Business and Finance, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Hayeon Song
Edited by:: Jihyun Kim