PhD defence Bart Kamphorst on Autonomy-Respectful E-Coaching Systems
On 28 September, Bart Kamphorst (Philosophy) will defend his PhD-thesis Autonomy-Respectful E-Coaching Systems: Fending off Complacency in the University Hall.
Failing to act in line with one’s own standards–self-regulation failure–has been linked to problematic behaviors such as bedtime procrastination, educational underachievement, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Technological advancements in the collection and mining of personal data are leading to the development of adaptive, personalized systems that support individuals in their self-regulation through automated “e-coaching”.
Persuasive techniques
Given the way in which e-coaching systems operate–by means of persuasive techniques that may change over time and across contexts–there is a danger of users becoming complacent with regard to assessing their e-coach’s suggestions in relation to their own goals, plans, and values. This lack of effort erodes one’s practical standpoint, thereby undermining the extent to which complacent users determine their own course in life.
Goals, values and plans
Therefore, users should remain vigilant and check whether a suggestion is appropriate for the intended purpose and whether the suggestion is consistent with his or her goals, values and plans.
- Start date and time
- End date and time
- Location
- University Hall, Domplein 29, Utrecht University
- PhD candidate
- Mr B.A. Kamphorst
- Dissertation
- Autonomy-Respectful E-Coaching Systems: Fending off Complacency
- PhD supervisor(s)
- Dr. J.H. Anderson