Counseling techniques can be built into health apps to help users to get more physically active
Source: Johanna Nurmi / Placeit Counseling techniques can be built into health apps to help users get more physically active, say researchers after initial tests on a prototype called the Precious app. The tests were carried out by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Helsinki. 30th January 2020 – By drawing from behavioral science, the Precious app aims to support the basic psychological needs necessary for human motivation. Having the chance to choose meaningful goals and activities, setting achievable goals, and receiving empathetic support can help individuals internalize motivation. Developed by a cross-European research team, including social psychologists, computer scientists, andRead More →