Facebook, relatedness and exercise motivation in university students: A mixed methods investigation

Divine, Alison; Watson, Paula M; Baker, Sophie; Hall, Craig

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2018.09.037

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“…In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies using Facebook to deliver physical activity interventions in different populations [13][14][15]19,21,44]. As is the case in this study, Facebook has often been chosen based on its popularity [21] and the opportunity it offers to provide information and social support to the user [13].…”

Section: Comparison With Previous Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such engagement and support from others may lead to an increase in motivation and reinforcement to participate in physical activity [20]. The strategic use of social media to engage adolescents could result in stronger bonds that lead to increased feelings of relatedness and increased engagement in physical activity [21], and may provide a source of motivation to participate in physical activity [13,22]. Existing physical activity studies in adolescents and young people have found that frequently engaging with social media is associated with increased physical activity [14,19], although the challenge is identifying the strategies to engage adolescents, particularly as some research suggests that social media engagement is often passive [13,15].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Using the Technology Acceptance Model to Explore Adolescents’ Perspectives on Combining Technologies for Physical Activity Promotion Within an Intervention: Usability Study

Drehlich¹,

Naraine²,

Rowe³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Wearable activity trackers and social media have been identified as having the potential to increase physical activity among adolescents, yet little is known about the perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of the technology by adolescents. Objective The aim of this study was to use the technology acceptance model to explore adolescents’ acceptance of wearable activity trackers used in combination with social media within a physical activity intervention. Methods The Raising Awareness of Physical Activity study was a 12-week physical activity intervention that combined a wearable activity tracker (Fitbit Flex) with supporting digital materials that were delivered using social media (Facebook). A total of 124 adolescents aged 13 to 14 years randomized to the intervention group (9 schools) participated in focus groups immediately post intervention. Focus groups explored adolescents’ perspectives of the intervention and were analyzed using pen profiles using a coding framework based on the technology acceptance model. Results Adolescents reported that Fitbit Flex was useful as it motivated them to be active and provided feedback about their physical activity levels. However, adolescents typically reported that Fitbit Flex required effort to use, which negatively impacted on their perceived ease of use. Similarly, Facebook was considered to be a useful platform for delivering intervention content. However, adolescents generally noted preferences for using alternative social media websites, which may have impacted on negative perceptions concerning Facebook’s ease of use. Perceptions of technological risks included damage to or loss of the device, integrity of data, and challenges with both Fitbit and Facebook being compatible with daily life. Conclusions Wearable activity trackers and social media have the potential to impact adolescents’ physical activity levels. The findings from this study suggest that although the adolescents recognized the potential usefulness of the wearable activity trackers and the social media platform, the effort required to use these technologies, as well as the issues concerning risks and compatibility, may have influenced overall engagement and technology acceptance. As wearable activity trackers and social media platforms can change rapidly, future research is needed to examine the factors that may influence the acceptance of specific forms of technology by using the technology acceptance model. Trial Registration Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616000899448; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=370716

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Section: Comparison With Previous Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using the Technology Acceptance Model to Explore Adolescents’ Perspectives on Combining Technologies for Physical Activity Promotion Within an Intervention: Usability Study

Drehlich¹,

Naraine²,

Rowe³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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“…Moreover, we did not focus on the motivations for individuals' use of Facebook apps. Based on other behavioral technology research, we surmise that such motivations are likely mixed and lean toward hedonic motivation and other kinds of intrinsic motivation (e.g., relax, learn, discover) ( Posey et al., 2010 ; Lowry et al., 2015 ; Shibchurn and Yan, 2015 ; Church et al., 2017 ; Mekler et al., 2017 ; Divine et al., 2019 ). For example, individuals may use Facebook apps to relax and unwind (e.g., playing Facebook games) as opposed to being productive, which may alter information privacy attitudes and expectations.…”

Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Information privacy behavior in the use of Facebook apps: A personality-based vulnerability assessment

Schyff

Flowerday

Lowry

2020

Heliyon

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The unauthorized use of personal information belonging to users of apps integrated with the Facebook platform affects millions of users. Crucially, although privacy concerns and awareness have increased, the use of these apps, and related privacy behaviors, remain largely unchanged. Given that such privacy behaviors are likely influenced by individuals' personality traits, it is imperative to better understand which personality traits make individuals more vulnerable to such unauthorized uses. We build on a recontextualized version of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to evaluate the influence of the Big Five personality traits on attitudes toward Facebook privacy settings, social norms, and information privacy concerns (IPCs)—all within the context of Facebook app use. To evaluate this study's model, we analyzed 576 survey responses by way of partial least squares path modeling. Results indicate that highly extraverted individuals are particularly vulnerable to privacy violations (e.g., unauthorized use of personal information) because of their negative attitudes toward Facebook privacy settings. Our post hoc analysis uncovered interesting combinations of personality traits that make individuals particularly vulnerable to the unauthorized use of app-based information. In particular, the combination of extraversion and conscientiousness had a negative effect on individuals' attitude toward privacy settings. We also found a significant negative relationship between IPCs and intention to use Facebook apps . Finally, we found a positive relationship between social norms and intentions. Taken together, these results infer that individuals are likely to be influenced by their peers in the use of Facebook apps but that their intentions to use these apps declines as privacy concerns increase.

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“…In other words, qualitative research design in information technology research can offer important insights into the development, adoption, and usage of technology. Exclusive research on SNS and qualitative research designs have proved very effective in identifying and examining similar relationships (Ding, 2019;Divine et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

Demystifying the Dark Side of Social Networking Sites through Mindfulness

Hassan

Pandey

2021

AJIS

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Over the last few decades, social networking sites (SNS) have evolved as an effective medium of communication for the world. They are instrumental in connecting people across time and space with just a click. However, the darker side of SNS has resulted in a deteriorated human connection between individuals in real life. The current study is an attempt to examine the compulsive usage of SNS in detail. It utilizes a sequential mixed method design to examine the negative outcome of compulsive SNS usage and the effect of mindfulness in overcoming them. Findings of the study suggest that compulsive usage mediates the relationship between mindfulness and exhaustion; further, this relationship is moderated by extroversion personality traits.

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Facebook, relatedness and exercise motivation in university students: A mixed methods investigation

Abstract: This is a repository copy of Facebook, relatedness and exercise motivation in university students: A mixed methods investigation.

Cited by 16 publications

References 38 publications

Using the Technology Acceptance Model to Explore Adolescents’ Perspectives on Combining Technologies for Physical Activity Promotion Within an Intervention: Usability Study

Using the Technology Acceptance Model to Explore Adolescents’ Perspectives on Combining Technologies for Physical Activity Promotion Within an Intervention: Usability Study

Information privacy behavior in the use of Facebook apps: A personality-based vulnerability assessment

Demystifying the Dark Side of Social Networking Sites through Mindfulness

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