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Evaluating the influence of persuasive systems design on continuance intention, perceived effectiveness, and weight loss

  • By

  • Sharon Nabwire

  • Eunice Agyei

  • Heta Merikallio

  • Markku J. Savolainen

  • Janne Hukkanen

  • Harri Oinas-Kukkonen

  • June 16, 2026

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    Obesity can be mitigated through digital health interventions that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices.

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    Behavior change support systems (BCSS) utilize persuasive design principles to encourage users to adopt desired behaviors.

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    Effective weight management apps incorporate self-monitoring, personalization, and reminders to facilitate behavior change.

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    User perceptions of persuasive features significantly influence technology acceptance and health outcomes like weight loss.

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    The study proposes a structural equation model to analyze the impact of perceived persuasive design on BCSS effectiveness.

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Evaluating the influence of persuasive systems design on continuance intention, perceived effectiveness, and weight loss

  • by Sharon Nabwire, Eunice Agyei, Heta Merikallio, Markku J. Savolainen, Janne Hukkanen, Harri Oinas-Kukkonen

  • June 16, 2026

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