Surrounded by ambient persuasion

Abstract

This workshop will discuss the implications of the use of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) for Persuasion. AmI allows surrounding the user with persuasive technology in their everyday life, giving the possibility for persuasive interventions just at the right time and in the right place. The workshop will focus on the potential of Ambient Persuasion for applications in the area of sustainability, health and well-being and related areas. It will also address the need for theoretical foundations and frameworks on which to ground such applications. The use of AmI for persuasion also raises a number of ethical and privacy questions. These issues play an important part in the overall user experience of persuasive AmI applications, where a special focus of this workshop lies.