CREATING NARRATIVE-BASED ADAPTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON AI CONVERSATIONAL AGENTS FOR OBESITY PREVENTION

Abstract

Starting from the recognition of obesity as a multi-consequential issue, this exploratory study examines the efficacy of an AI-driven conversational agent in supporting dietary behavior change through a narrative medicine approach. The preliminary phase of the study assessed participants’ motivation, digital literacy, and emotional awareness. Initial findings highlight the relevance of personalized and gender-sensitive interventions in enhancing engagement and emotional self-regulation