Describing the Process of Adopting Nutrition and Fitness Apps: Behavior Stage Model Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although mobile technologies such as smartphone apps are promising means for motivating people to adopt a healthier lifestyle (mHealth apps), previous studies have shown low adoption and continued use rates. Developing the means to address this issue requires further understanding of mHealth app nonusers and adoption processes. This study utilized a stage model approach based on the Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM), which proposes that people pass through qualitatively different motivational stages when adopting a behavior.

Objective

To establish a better understanding of between-stage transitions during app adoption, this study aimed to investigate the adoption process of nutrition and fitness app usage, and the sociodemographic and behavioral characteris

SUBMITTER: Konig LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5871740 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature