The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

Zhang, Ting; Zhao, Jun; Liu, Yu

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“…Some studies like that of Suh & Li [5] have found that fitness apps have beneficial effects to the user's health outcomes. The frequency of fitness apps utilization is positively associated with exercise adherence [6]. However, other studies like that of Milne-Ives et al [7] claim that there is no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in physical activity improvements.…”

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Functionality of Fitness Applications and the Physical Activity of College Students

2024

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The study determined whether the functionality of fitness applications predicts the level of physical activity of Chinese college students. In the process, the study assessed the level of physical activity and functionality of fitness apps in terms of exercise, recreation, and sports. Data were gathered through online survey with the use of a researcher made questionnaire. The study showed that the respondents were engaged in light physical activity only. This is true in all the sub-variables of physical activity which are exercise, recreation, and sports. The study also showed that the respondents rated their fitness apps as slightly functional only in exercise, recreation, and sports. Simple linear regression was used in determining whether the functionality of fitness apps significantly predict physical activity.

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“…When individuals have positive experiences during exercise, such as feeling energized, accomplished and happy, they are more likely to continue exercising in the future, thus increasing their willingness to participate in sport [ 17 ]. Therefore, subjective exercise experience, as a self-evaluation of emotional feelings, has been suggested as a mediator between physical activity and exercise adherence [ 18 ]. Therefore, creating a positive and personalized exercise experience is an effective strategy to promote exercise adherence among college students.…”

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The influence of control beliefs on the cardiovascular fitness of college students: the chain mediating effect of subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence

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Zhang,

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Purpose Lack of adequate physical exercise is the main reason for the frequent occurrence of health problems among Chinese college students. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of control beliefs on cardiovascular fitness among college students and the mediating role of subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence in it. Methods The Control Belief Scale, the Subjective Exercise Experience Scale (SEES), and the Exercise Adherence Scale were used to investigate 1854 freshmen and sophomores in Nantong and Suzhou, China. Cardiovascular fitness data for college students from the National Student Physical Health Standard and SPSS 23.0 statistical analysis software were used to carry out statistics and analyses on the questionnaires. Correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediation models were used to assess control beliefs, subjective exercise experiences, exercise adherence, and cardiovascular fitness. Results The control belief of college students was directly related to cardiovascular fitness (effect value: 0.121), the mediating effect through subjective exercise experience was not significant, indirectly related through the mediating effect of exercise adherence (effect value: 0.101), and indirectly related through the mediating effect of subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence (effect value: 0. 019). The positive prediction effect of control belief on cardiovascular fitness of college students was significant (β = 0.267, P < 0.001), and the positive prediction effect of control belief on cardiovascular fitness of college students was still significant (β = 0.121, P < 0.01) after adding the intermediary variables (subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence). Conclusions The cardiovascular fitness of college students was not only directly affected by control beliefs but also affected by the chain mediating effect of subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the control beliefs, subjective exercise experiences, and exercise adherence of college students to improve their cardiovascular fitness level and enhance their physical health.

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Application of artificial intelligence in physical education: a systematic review

Zhou,

Wu,

Wang

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Educ Inf Technol

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The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

Cited by 3 publications

References 46 publications

Functionality of Fitness Applications and the Physical Activity of College Students

Functionality of Fitness Applications and the Physical Activity of College Students

The influence of control beliefs on the cardiovascular fitness of college students: the chain mediating effect of subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence

Application of artificial intelligence in physical education: a systematic review

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