Recovering from Digital Addiction with the Support of a Persuasive Mobile Application: A Design Science Research Study

Digital addiction has emerged as a global concern, encompassing unhealthy patterns of technology use that disrupt daily functioning and well-being. We present a Design Science Research study to understand the requirements of the digital addiction domain. We use the Persuasive Systems Design as a design framework, examining features like self-monitoring, simulation, rehearsal, and social learning. The study explores persuasive design in the development of applications for learning healthier digital habits and addresses the gaps in the current solutions.