Wearable Activity Tracker Use in Young Adults Through the Lens of Social Cognitive Theory

Gowin, Mary; Wilkerson, Amanda H.; Maness, Sarah B.; Larson, Daniel J.; Crowson, H. Michael; Smith, Michael; Cheney, Marshall K.

doi:10.1080/19325037.2018.1548314

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“… 51 Many previous studies, especially studies in the US, have also reported slower levels of adoption of wearable devices among older adults. 18 , 19 In addition, using healthcare devices can boost their confidence and self-esteem to set and meet health goals, 52 and motivate them to be more engaged in physical activity and healthy dietary behaviors. Given that wearable healthcare technology has potential benefits for the older population, healthcare policymakers, or practitioners should employ appropriate strategies to make it easier for seniors to adopt the technology devices and motivate them to use wearable technologies to promote health.…”

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What drives the use of wearable healthcare devices? A cross-country comparison between the US and Korea

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Objective Given the rapid growth of the wearable healthcare device market, we examined the associations among health-related and technology-related characteristics of using wearable healthcare devices and demonstrated how the associations differ between the US and Korean users. Methods Online self-administered surveys were conducted with 4098 participants (3035 in the US and 1063 in Korea) who were recruited through two online survey service providers based on quota sampling. The primary outcome was the use of wearable healthcare devices. Seven health-related, two technology-related, and five socio-demographic factors were included as explanatory variables. Binary logistic regression analyses and a Chow test were conducted. Results The health-related characteristics that were significantly associated with using wearable healthcare devices included disease-related worries (β = 0.11**), health information seeking (β = 0.26***), physical activity (β = 0.62***), and health-related expenditures ($50–$199, β = 0.38***; $200 or more, β = 0.56***). Hedonic (β = 0.33***), social (β = 0.31***), and cognitive innovativeness (β = 0.14*) also exhibited positive relationships. Younger, higher earner, and individuals with a child were more likely to use wearable healthcare devices. However, for Korean users, several associations disappeared including health information seeking, hedonic and social innovativeness, age, and household income. Conclusions Key drivers of using wearable healthcare devices include greater concern about a specific illness, active engagement in health-promoting behaviors, and hedonic and social motivation to adopt new technologies. However, more country-specific considerations are needed in future studies to identify the main benefits for target markets.

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What drives the use of wearable healthcare devices? A cross-country comparison between the US and Korea

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“…If human needs are satisfied, people engage in learning while their enjoyment of the task and intrinsic motivation for the task increase [24]. That is, gamification elements in WFT could be adopted to offer individual feelings of competence, autonomy, and relatedness [7] and to enhance an individual's enduring engagement and PA performance outcomes [63].…”

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Gamified Wearable Fitness Tracker for Physical Activity: A Comprehensive Literature Review

2021

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Recently, gamified wearable fitness trackers have received greater attention and usage among sport consumers. Although a moderate amount of aerobic physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of many serious illnesses, physical inactivity issues are still prominent. Although wearable fitness trackers have the potential to contribute to physical activity engagement and sustainable health outcomes, there are dwindling engagement and discontinuance issues. Thus, examining its gamification elements and role in physical activity becomes critical. This study examined the gamification elements in wearable fitness trackers and their role in physical activity and sports engagement. A comprehensive literature review yielded 26 articles that empirically measured a variety of gamification features and the effect of the device on physical activity and sports engagement. The study suggests three key gamification themes: goal-based, social-based, and rewards-based gamification that can be a point of interest for future scholars and practitioners. Based on the review, we propose a conceptual framework that embraces motivational affordances and engagement in physical activity and sports.

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“…Wanting to use wearable activity trackers to monitor one’s own physical activity could strengthen self-efficacy perceptions or act as a socio-structural facilitator of physical activity, something that has been hypothesized in research in young adults. 81 Similarly, the use of wearables to provide reminders would be also be a socio-structural facilitator, while sharing data with clinicians to facilitate improved clinical care or receive their clinician’s approval (or avoid their disapproval) are likely outcome expectancies under the SCT framework. Wanting to share data with a clinician to receive the clinician’s interpretation of the data may indicate that participants want to improve their self-efficacy by having a clinician provide persuasive feedback (such as encouragement) or modelling for them how to interpret the data.…”

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Perspectives of older adults with chronic disease on the use of wearable technology and video games for physical activity

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Background There is increasing interest in technology to deliver physical rehabilitation and allow clinicians to monitor progress. Examples include wearable activity trackers and active video games (AVGs), where physical activity is required to play the game. However, few studies have explored what may influence the effectiveness of these as technology-based physical activity interventions in older adults with chronic diseases. Objective This study aimed to explore: 1) perceptions about wearable physical activity trackers; 2) perceptions about using technology to share physical activity information with clinicians; 3) barriers and motivators to playing games, including AVGs for rehabilitation. Methods Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with older adults ( n = 19) with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Results Wearable activity trackers were perceived as useful to quantify activity, facilitate goal-setting, visualize long-term improvements and provide reminders. Participants generally wished to share data with their clinicians to gain greater accountability, receive useful feedback and improve the quality of clinical care. Participants were motivated to play games (including AVGs) by seeking fun, social interaction and health benefits. Some felt that AVGs were of no benefit or were too difficult. Competition was both a motivator and a barrier. Conclusions The findings of the present study seek to inform the design of technology to encourage physical activity in older adults with chronic diseases.

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Wearable Activity Tracker Use in Young Adults Through the Lens of Social Cognitive Theory

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

What drives the use of wearable healthcare devices? A cross-country comparison between the US and Korea

What drives the use of wearable healthcare devices? A cross-country comparison between the US and Korea

Gamified Wearable Fitness Tracker for Physical Activity: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Perspectives of older adults with chronic disease on the use of wearable technology and video games for physical activity

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