The persuasive effects of positive and negative social feedback from an embodied agent on energy conservation behavior.

J.R.C. Ham; C.J.H. Midden; S.W. Tak

The persuasive effects of positive and negative social feedback from an embodied agent on energy conservation behavior.

Human Technology Interaction

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In this paper we explore the persuasive effects of social feedback, as provided by an embodied agent, on behavioral change. In a lab setting an experiment was conducted in which participants had the opportunity to conserve energy while carrying out washing tasks with a simulated washing machine. The experiment tested the effect of positive and negative social feedback and compared these effects to more widely used factual feedback. The robotic source, a so-called iCat, was manipulated with regard to its perceived agency. The results showed an effect of social feedback compared to factual feedback. In addition an effect of feedback valence was found, demonstrating more conservation actions following negative social feedback. The predicted perceived agency effect could not be demonstrated.

Originele taal-2	Engels
Titel	Poster proceedings of Persuasive 2008
Plaats van productie	Oulu, Finland
Uitgeverij	University of Oulu
Status	Gepubliceerd - 2008
Evenement	3rd International Conference on Persuasive Technology (PERSUASIVE 2008) - Oulu, Finland Duur: 4 jun 2008 → 6 jun 2008 Congresnummer: 3

Congres

Congres	3rd International Conference on Persuasive Technology (PERSUASIVE 2008)
Verkorte titel	PERSUASIVE 2008
Land	Finland
Stad	Oulu
Periode	4/06/08 → 6/06/08
Ander	Third International Conference on Persuasive Technology

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