We are developing a virtual agent based on the Motivational Interviewing method to help elderly and inactive individuals change their behavior. The agent engages users in a conversation that aims to highlight reasons why they might want to increase their level of physical activity. In this work, we describe our approach to computerized adaptation of Motivational Interviewing. A study evaluates the outcome of this approach and the system as a whole.
CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Interaction design; User studies.
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