User Autonomy
The degree to which users feel they have control over their actions and decisions when interacting with a product or system.
27 topics found for
“user autonomy”
Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
Nagging
A dark pattern where repetitive notifications or prompts are used to wear down user resistance.
Forced Action
A dark pattern where the user is required to do something in order to access certain functionality or information.
Pre-Selected Options
A dark pattern where options that benefit the service provider are pre-selected for the user.
Roach Motel
A dark pattern where it's easy to get into a situation but hard to get out of it, such as signing up for a service but finding it difficult to cancel.
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Obfuscated Options
A dark pattern where options to opt out or cancel services are deliberately hidden or made difficult to find.
Time Pressure
A dark pattern where users are pressured to make quick decisions by creating a false sense of urgency.