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The Ethics of Behaviour Change Technologies

Beyond Nudging and Persuasion

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The Ethics of Behaviour Change Technologies

Beyond Nudging and Persuasion

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Description

This book investigates behaviour change technologies (BCTs) from an ethical perspective, examining the broader societal and philosophical implications of these types of technologies. These technologies-ranging from fitness trackers and smart home systems to digital nudging and persuasive AI-are increasingly shaping our choices, habits, and lifestyles. This book moves beyond nudging and persuasion to explore a broader spectrum of ethical concerns, including autonomy, privacy, trust, responsibility, and social justice. Contributors from leading scholars do not merely critique BCTs but also offer constructive ethical frameworks and ethical analysis for their responsible design and implementation.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Ethical Landscape of Behaviour Change Technology
Joel Anderson, Lily Frank, Andreas Spahn and Arianna Sica
Part I. Foundations
Chapter 1. Psychology of Behaviour Change
Wokje Abrahamse and Nadja Contzen
Chapter 2. Technologies of Behaviour Change
Harri Oinas-Kukkonen and Eunice E.Y.F. Agyei
Chapter 3. Guiding Hands or Invisible Chains? On the Ethics and Philosophy of Behaviour Change Technologies
Andreas Spahn and Lily Frank
Part II. Values and Principles
Chapter 4. Control, Personal Autonomy, and Behaviour Change Technologies
Sven Nyholm
Chapter 5. Transparency and Trust in Behaviour Change Technologies
Philip J. Nickel
Chapter 6. Privacy, Consent, and Behaviour Change Technologies
Titus Stahl
Chapter 7. Social Justice, Autonomous Agency, and Interpersonal Recognition
Joel Anderson
Part III. Cases and Applications
Chapter 8. Limiting Driver Autonomy for Safety and Sustainability
Jilles Smids
Chapter 9. 'Good Patients Manage Their Health': A Critical Conceptual Analysis of the Patient as Health Manager Using Smart Technology
Tania Moerenhout and Katleen Gabriels
Chapter 10. The Ethics of Using Boosts to Change Behaviour
Till Grüne-Yanoff
Chapter 11. The Cumulative Impact of Behaviour Change Interventions
Will Tiemeijer
Chapter 12. Pandemic Behaviour Change Technology, Autonomy, and Confucian Philosophy: The Case of Jiankangma (China's Digital Health Code)
Tom Xiaowei Wang and Pak-Hang Wong
Chapter 13. Behaviour Change, Technology, and the Regulation of the Poor: A Case Study of the 'Water Wars' in South Africa
Brendon R. Barnes
Index
About the Contributors

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Oct 02 2025
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 310
ISBN 9798765155424
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 3 bw illus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson is Moral Psychology & Social Phi…

Anthology Editor

Lily E. Frank

Lily E. Frank is an Assistant Professor of Philoso…

Anthology Editor

Andreas Spahn

Andreas Spahn is an Associate Professor in the Phi…

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