Exploring Families' Acceptance of Wearable Activity Trackers: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: The family environment plays a crucial role in child physical activity (PA). Wearable activity trackers (wearables) show potential for increasing children's PA; however, few studies have explored families' acceptance of wearables. This study investigated the acceptability of using wearables in a family setting, aligning experiences with components of the Technology Acceptance Model and Theoretical Domains Framework. Twenty-four families, with children aged 5-9 years, took part in a 5-week study, where all members were provided with a Fitbit Alta HR for 4 weeks. Acceptability was measured using weekly surveys and pre-post-questionnaires. Nineteen families participated in a focus group. Quantitative and qualitative data were integrated using the Pillar Integration Process technique. Pillars

SUBMITTER: Creaser AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8950917 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature