Using a Mobile Social Networking App to Promote Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Users' Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite many health benefits of physical activity, nearly a third of the world's adult population is insufficiently active. Technological interventions, such as mobile apps, wearable trackers, and Web-based social networks, offer great promise in promoting physical activity, but little is known about users' acceptability and long-term engagement with these interventions.

Objective

The aim of this study was to understand users' perspectives regarding a mobile social networking intervention to promote physical activity.

Methods

Participants, mostly university students and staff, were recruited using purposive sampling techniques. Participants were enrolled in a 6-month feasibility study where they were provided with a wearable physical activity tracker (Fitbi

SUBMITTER: Tong HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6320410 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature