Abstract
Technological devices have evolved into a popular social trend becoming a part of many people's daily life. As a result, technology devices are becoming more commonly used for different tasks and activities. The current study examined if wearing a Nike Fuelband (FB) SE increased physical activity (PA) motivation for an adult population. The research design included an 8-week, pre-/post-test intervention. The inclusion of the FB SE served as the research intervention. Participants (n = 42) included two convenient samples located in Colorado and Nebraska. Prior to study investigation, participants were trained how to use all the functions of the device, associated Nike+ Connect program, and given additional resources for reference. Participants completed the Exercise Motivation Inventory-2 before device training and post 8 weeks. Pre- and post-data were analysed using a paired t-test. The current study reports that significant differences were present among the measured constructs of affiliation, enjoyment, challenge, and positive health motivation. Participants who used the FB reported a significant increase in the motivation constructs of affiliation, enjoyment, challenge, and positive health motivation over an 8-week intervention. This study suggests that electronic activity-tracking devices can be valuable tools for behaviour change, aiding efforts to increase adult PA levels and decrease trends of obesity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-304 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2016 |
Keywords
- exercise
- motivation
- physical activity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Applied Psychology