What influences users' decisions to take apps into use? A framework for evaluating persuasive and engaging design in mobile apps for well-being

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, MUM 2012

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages

  Chang, Ting Ray ^a   Kaasinen, Eija ^a   Kaipainen, Kirsikka ^a  

^a VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND   (Finland)

Author keywords

Infographics; Mobile applications (Apps); Persuasive design; Technology acceptance model for mobile services (TAMM); User survey; Well being

Indexed keywords

INFOGRAPHICS; MOBILE APPLICATIONS; MOBILE SERVICE; PERSUASIVE DESIGNS; USER SURVEYS; WELL-BEING;

EID: 84871565019     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1145/2406367.2406370     Document Type: Conference Paper

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