Requirements for Relaxation Coaching - A Formalization of the Fogg Behavior Model

Abstract

Relaxation training consists of doing regular (e.g., daily) relaxation exercises over a longer period of time (e.g., months). Adherence to relaxation training is for many people difficult because of time constraints, social obligations, forgetting to practice and so on. This is a pity because relaxation training can act as a natural antidote to health-related effects of excessive stress like poor sleep. In this paper, we present a formal model of relaxation coaching that is rooted in the theory of persuasive design. This model supports the development of coaching systems that can improve people's adherence to relaxation training with its associated health benefits.