The Use of Competition to Elicit Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity During Children's Exergame Play

Staiano, Amanda E.; Kihm, Holly; Sandoval, Patricia

doi:10.14307/jfcs110.3.39

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“…When families believed the Fitbit increased PA levels, this was via three potential mechanisms of action: (1) competition and comparison, (2) monitoring and goal setting, and (3) prompts and reinforcement. Several studies have demonstrated PA competitions can increase PA, such as step count and MVPA, in adults [ 77 , 78 ] and children [ 79 ]; similarly, PA interventions using goal setting and self-monitoring have found promising results [ 80 , 81 ]. However, potential limitations of these mechanisms were acknowledged by families.…”

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

Creaser

Hall

Costa

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: 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. Methods: 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. Results: Pillars reflected (1) external variables impacting wearable use and PA and (2) wearable use, (3) ease of use, (4) usefulness for increasing PA and other health outcomes, (5) attitudes, and (6) intention to use a wearable, including future intervention suggestions. Conclusions: Families found the Fitbit easy to use and acceptable, but use varied, and perceived impact on PA were mixed, with external variables contributing towards this. This study provides insights into how wearables may be integrated into family-based PA interventions and highlights barriers and facilitators of family wearable use.

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