Using Video Cameras to Assess Physical Activity and Other Well-Being Behaviors in Urban Environments: Feasibility, Reliability, and Participant Reactivity Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unobtrusive observation is a promising method for assessing physical activity and other well-being behaviors (eg, social interactions) in urban environments, without participant burden and biases associated with self-report. However, current methods require multiple in-person observers. Using video cameras instead could allow for more accurate observations at lower cost and with greater flexibility in scheduling.

Objective

This research aimed to test the feasibility of using stationary wireless video cameras to observe physical activity and other well-being behaviors, and to assess its reliability and potential participant reactivity.

Methods

Across 3 cross-sectional studies, 148 hours of video recordings were collected from 6 outdoor public spaces in Manch

SUBMITTER: Benton JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11686020 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature