Is there innovation management of emotions or just the commodification of happiness? A sentiment analysis of happiness apps

Purpose The aim of this research is to gain insight into the emotional impact and cognitive evaluations that these applications have on users from their own perspective. Design/methodology/approach Sentiment analysis methodology is used to analyze users’ comments and ratings, assess perceived benefi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Mojica, M., Palos Sanchez, P.R., Cabanas Díaz, Edgar
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Repositorio:e-spacio. Repositorio Institucional de la UNED
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:e-spacio.uned.es:20.500.14468/24093
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/24093
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:72 Filosofía
happiness
smartphone apps
sentiment analysis
consumption
user experience
topic modeling
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Sumario:Purpose The aim of this research is to gain insight into the emotional impact and cognitive evaluations that these applications have on users from their own perspective. Design/methodology/approach Sentiment analysis methodology is used to analyze users’ comments and ratings, assess perceived benefits and determine the emotional impact these applications have on them. Findings The results suggest a benefit for happiness scholars, professionals, users and organizations focused on employee well-being and provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of happiness applications. While the study relies on publicly available user data, it complements, but does not replace, market research or product evaluation conducted by app developers and companies. Originality/value Among the myriad channels disseminating the assumption that the good life is attainable through personal means and psychological know-how, smartphone applications have emerged as accessible, cost-effective and attractive tools to help users become happier and alleviate feelings of distress and discomfort.