Research projects
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Here are all the research projects conducted by the Persuasives Technology Lab. You can learn more about our approach by visiting the page about the lab.
Ongoing
This research focuses on studying collaborative learning interactions that may facilitate the construction of pedagogically rich programming learning experiences for novices. We are particularly interested in understanding how an individual’s … - Good Research Practices (GRP)
In recent years, many research fields started questioning how the research was conducted—and reported—as many studies could not replicate (i.e., the ‘replicability crisis’). This open science movement has resulted in … - Body Image and Body Awareness (OCEAN)
The main objective of this project is to understand whether the use of wearables produces changes in the individuals’ body image and perception. As there is a growing debate in … - Adaptive Supports for Self-Reflection (ADRX)
During periods between medical consultations, individuals undergoing health crises often need to take care of themselves. However, maintaining healthy routines can be challenging, especially for specific groups. Recent advancements in … - Behavior-Change Technology to Support Job Seekers
Rising unemployment has led to many discouraged job seekers, making it crucial to understand their motivation and performance during this period. Our research aims to support job seekers throughout their … - Behavior-Change Technology and Physical Activity
The main objective of this project is to study human motivation through the lens of Self-Determination theory. We aim at developing design guidelines to inform the development of apps and …
Finished
This research focuses on the form of personal information in cyberbullying incidents and the role of different stakeholders (victims, disclosers, and attackers). The primary goal of the research is to … - Multiparty Privacy Conflicts (MPCs)
Internet users share ever-increasingly multimedia content online (i.e. photos and videos). Most of the shared contents are co-owned data depicting more than one user (e.g., group photos). Sharing co-owned multimedia … - Project Checksum
In often cases software companies or independent developers distribute the binary files of their software using sources different than the original website. This creates a risk of making the original … - Life Changing Events
Life-changing events (or LCEs) can alter a person’s status quo and threaten well-being. Previous research investigated distinct LCEs, where participants already used technology routinely. This paper reports the results of …