One of the most reliable and impactful methods for enhancing a persuasive appeal is to
match an aspect of the proposal (ie, its content, source, or the setting in which it is delivered) …

Objective: Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are typically designed as “one-size fits
all” which may perpetuate health disparities for racialized minorities. This systematic review …

This chapter proposes several theoretical formulations with interface features as the cause
and user psychology as the effect. Four models specifying distinct psychological …

Message matching refers to the design and distribution of persuasive messages such that
message features (eg, the themes emphasized) align with characteristics of the target …

Persuasive messages are more effective when they are custom-tailored to reflect the
interests and concerns of the intended audience. Much of the message-framing literature …

OBJECTIVE: Computer-tailored interventions have become increasingly common for
facilitating improvement in behaviors related to chronic disease and health promotion. A …

Of the many conceptual distinctions present in psychology today, the approach-avoidance
distinction stands out as one of, if not the, most fundamental and basic. The distinction …

Objective: To discuss tailored messages in the broader context of communication strategies
designed to enhance the relevance of health information to a given audience. Methods …

Abstract 'Tailoring'refers to any of a number of methods for creating communications
individualized for their receivers, with the expectation that this individualization will lead to …

Through the use of new technologies, researchers, and practitioners in health education and
health communication can now provide health information and behavior change strategies …