A Mobile Social Networking App for Weight Management and Physical Activity Promotion: Results From an Experimental Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone apps, fitness trackers, and online social networks have shown promise in weight management and physical activity interventions. However, there are knowledge gaps in identifying the most effective and engaging interventions and intervention features preferred by their users.

Objective

This 6-month pilot study on a social networking mobile app connected to wireless weight and activity tracking devices has 2 main aims: to evaluate changes in BMI, weight, and physical activity levels in users from different BMI categories and to assess user perspectives on the intervention, particularly on social comparison and automated self-monitoring and feedback features.

Methods

This was a mixed methods study involving a one-arm, pre-post quasi-experimental pilo

SUBMITTER: Laranjo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7755540 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature