Technology and Health: Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change

Technology and Health: Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change examines how technologies can be used to distribute health information, to facilitate cognitive changes, and to persuade attitudinal and behavioral changes for good health, both mental and physical. The book synthesizes theory-driven research with implications for practice, covering a range of theories in the context of health, including Presence, Computers are Social Actors (CASA), Proteus Effects, and Social Cognitive Theory. In addition, this comprehensive resource includes discussions on technologies, such as mobile applications, mobile games, computer games, augmented reality, virtual reality, robotics and artificial intelligence.

• Includes new technologies to improve both mental and physical health
• Examines technologies in relation to cognitive change
• Discusses persuasion as a tool for behavioral and attitudinal changes
• Provides theoretical frameworks for the effective use of technology