• Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction [Submitted on 15 Jan 2026] Title:EmoTrack: An application to Facilitate User Reflection on Their Online Behaviours View PDFAbstract:With the rapid growth of the internet, all online activities can have both positive and negative effects on human mental health. • Online engagement is complex and efforts to regulate online use face challenges in distinguishing between beneficial and harmful content and behaviours. • An alternative approach is to help young people develop the skills they need to manage online safety while preserving the benefits of online interactions. • This dissertation presents the entire development process and evaluation of an multi-platform application, called EmoTrack that aims to help young people reflect on their online behaviour. • It was developed to record their online activities and cultivate strategies for more positive and mindful engagement online. • EmoTrack is a personal informatics system, and it is designed to help people track and reflect on their engagement with YouTube videos.
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- EmoTrack: A Tool for Youth Online‑Behaviour Reflection
A recent dissertation details the design, development, and evaluation of EmoTrack, a cross‑platform personal informatics application aimed at helping young people reflect on their internet use, particularly YouTube viewing. The system records activity logs and prompts users to consider how their engagement affects mood and well‑being. In a pilot study with thirteen participants, users reported varying degrees of reflection (from no reflection, R0, to deep reflection, R3). Findings suggest EmoTrack can support mindful online habits and foster self‑awareness among adolescents, offering a potential alternative to direct content regulation.
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