Using photovoice to explore young women's experiences of behaviour change techniques in physical activity mobile apps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research shows that inactive young women are attracted to using mobile phone applications (apps) to increase physical activity. Apps can promote physical activity by delivering a range of behaviour change techniques to influence determinants of user behaviour. Previous qualitative research has examined user experiences with techniques in physical activity apps, however there is little research specifically among young women. This study aimed to explore young women's experiences using commercial physical activity apps to change their behaviour.

Methods

Young women were recruited online to use a randomly assigned app for two weeks to achieve a personal goal. Using photovoice, a qualitative participatory research method, participants generated insights about their ex

SUBMITTER: Tobin MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101820 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature