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Unveiling the Expanding Landscape of Attention-Capture Damaging Patterns

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate, define, and classify a comprehensive set of Attention-Capture Damaging Patterns (ACDPs) in the context of social media apps and platforms. A new taxonomy is proposed to categorize ACDPs based on their mechanisms and psychological impacts on users. Building on the concept of “dark patterns” and examining how they contribute to social polarization, this study explores the intersection between digital interface design, digital well-being, and polarization. The paper analyzes several examples of ACDPs present in popular platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook, proposing a new categorization based on three main categories. In addition, it discusses alternative design strategies that promote healthier interactions on digital platforms, aiming to mitigate the negative effects of these patterns and promote a more balanced digital environment.

Source: International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems

DOI: 10.5220/0013440100003929

Authors: Tales Gomes, António Correia, Jano de Souza, Daniel Schneider

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, University of Jyväskylä

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Human-Technology Interaction

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409287245

FWCI: 2.099

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Cited by: 2

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