Creating narrative-based adaptive learning environments: an exploratory study on ai conversational agents for obesity prevention

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.