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DOI 10.1007/s40726-021-00209-0
Licence creative commons licence
Title (Primary) Impacts of personalized sensor feedback regarding exposure to environmental stressors
Author Becker, A.M.; Marquart, H.; Masson, T.; Helbig, C.; Schlink, U. ORCID logo
Source Titel Current Pollution Reports
Year 2021
Department SUSOZ
Volume 7
Issue 4
Page From 579
Page To 593
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Feedback; Air pollution; Noise; Temperature; Personal sensor; Wearables
Abstract Feedback on personal exposure to air pollution, noise or extreme temperatures through wearable sensors or sensors installed at home or in the workplace can offer information that might motivate behaviours to mitigate exposure. As personal measurement devices are becoming increasingly accessible, it is important to evaluate the effects of such sensors on human perception and behaviour. We conducted a systematic literature research and identified 33 studies, analysing the effects of personal feedback on air pollution, noise and temperatures. Feedback was given through reports including different forms of visualization, in-person or over the telephone, or directly on the sensor or through a phone app. The exposure feedback led to behaviour changes particularly for noise and temperature feedback while findings on behaviour adaptation to avoid air pollution were mixed. Most studies reported increased awareness and knowledge from receiving exposure feedback. Many participants in studies on air pollution reported low levels of self-efficacy regarding exposure mitigation. For a better understanding of the effects of personal exposure feedback, more studies are required, particularly providing feedback from wearable sensors measuring outdoor air pollution, noise and temperature.
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Becker, A.M., Marquart, H., Masson, T., Helbig, C., Schlink, U. (2021):
Impacts of personalized sensor feedback regarding exposure to environmental stressors
Curr. Pollut. Rep. 7 (4), 579 - 593 10.1007/s40726-021-00209-0