Background Self-tracking technologies are widely used in people's daily lives and health
care. Academic research on self-tracking and the quantified self has also accumulated …

In today's digitalized world, technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart
connected objects (SCOs) are moving to the forefront and have given rise to fundamental …

Consumers are increasingly expected to be active in managing their personal well-being.
Agency, meaning individuals' ability to reflect on their circumstances, effect change, and act …

Digital transformation has had an unprecedented influence on all sectors of business over
the last decade. We are now entering an era characterized by the extensive digital …

Data space initiatives, including Gaia-X and the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
regulation proposal, aim to establish a decentralized infrastructure for data exchange …

Smart technologies promise to enhance customer experience to new levels in next-
generation retail stores. Offline retailers increasingly employ technology-enabled …

Self-quantification, with the promise of motivating consumers to engage in health behaviors
through measuring their performance, is a popular trend amongst consumers. Despite the …

Service research emphasizes the relevance of consumers' participation in the cocreation of
transformative outcomes like health and well-being. However, in complex services …

Purpose The healthcare sector is experiencing a major paradigm shift toward a people-
centered approach. The key issue with transitioning to a people-centered approach is a lack …

Purpose Customers' participation in co-creation is a prerequisite for co-creation success. To
identify customer co-creators, research has shown a recent interest in the role of personality …