Persuasive technology in education settings has become a popular technique used in behavior and attitude change. Due to its
capability therefore the purpose of this paper is to review and examines persuasive multimedia techniques for the past four
years (2010-2014) and seeks how persuasive technology can be implemented in truancy problem. Ten papers were selected
based on the persuasive technique used and this study is related and scoped in Malaysia context. This paper was reviewed
based on the components, elements as well as the theory and approaches that are adapted by researchers in their experiment.
It can be concluded computer as a persuasive tool in changing attitude and behavior can engage and motivate the students to
do the task and achieve a level of objectivity.