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Persuasive Design and Time on Platforms

Persuasive Design and Time on Platforms Research Objectives: To understand the persuasive design features (e.g. autoplay, infinite scroll, notifications, algorithmic feeds) that are most influential in keeping children on online platforms* longer than they intend, and the effects of these features. To understand the content types (e.g. appearance-focused content, algorithmically recommended material) associated with prolonged online platform engageme… Classification: Market research services.

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Published: 18 August 2025
Source: UK Contracts Finder — AI procurement
Category: Policy
Topics: Regulation · Children & education
Retrieved: 15 August 2026

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