Mindfulness applications are on the rise of popularity and are becoming a promising business. The applications promise to users that if they engage with the app, their stress and problems will be at ease. However, there are threats of dark patterns embedding in those mindfulness applications to gain benefit from users without their awareness. This literature review investigates whether dark patterns pose a threat in mindfulness applications. Fogg’s behavior model and seven persuasive technologies are used as a theoretical framework. It aims to provide insight into dark patterns' definition, classification, and describe how they are embedded in mindfulness applications, as well as their effects on individuals. The present review concluded that there is significant risk of dark patterns being embedded in mindfulness applications. Moreover, limitations and suggested possible future direction are discussed.

Mindfulness applications are on the rise of popularity and are becoming a promising business. The applications promise to users that if they engage with the app, their stress and problems will be at ease. However, there are threats of dark patterns embedding in those mindfulness applications to gain benefit from users without their awareness. This literature review investigates whether dark patterns pose a threat in mindfulness applications. Fogg’s behavior model and seven persuasive technologies are used as a theoretical framework. It aims to provide insight into dark patterns' definition, classification, and describe how they are embedded in mindfulness applications, as well as their effects on individuals. The present review concluded that there is significant risk of dark patterns being embedded in mindfulness applications. Moreover, limitations and suggested possible future direction are discussed.

Assessing Dark Patterns in Mindfulness Applications

NGUYEN, THU PHUONG
2023/2024

Abstract

Mindfulness applications are on the rise of popularity and are becoming a promising business. The applications promise to users that if they engage with the app, their stress and problems will be at ease. However, there are threats of dark patterns embedding in those mindfulness applications to gain benefit from users without their awareness. This literature review investigates whether dark patterns pose a threat in mindfulness applications. Fogg’s behavior model and seven persuasive technologies are used as a theoretical framework. It aims to provide insight into dark patterns' definition, classification, and describe how they are embedded in mindfulness applications, as well as their effects on individuals. The present review concluded that there is significant risk of dark patterns being embedded in mindfulness applications. Moreover, limitations and suggested possible future direction are discussed.
2023
Assessing Dark Patterns in Mindfulness Applications
Mindfulness applications are on the rise of popularity and are becoming a promising business. The applications promise to users that if they engage with the app, their stress and problems will be at ease. However, there are threats of dark patterns embedding in those mindfulness applications to gain benefit from users without their awareness. This literature review investigates whether dark patterns pose a threat in mindfulness applications. Fogg’s behavior model and seven persuasive technologies are used as a theoretical framework. It aims to provide insight into dark patterns' definition, classification, and describe how they are embedded in mindfulness applications, as well as their effects on individuals. The present review concluded that there is significant risk of dark patterns being embedded in mindfulness applications. Moreover, limitations and suggested possible future direction are discussed.
dark pattern
manipulation
mindfulness
meditation
digital health
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