ERIC Number: ED669207
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 113
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ISBN: 979-8-5381-2557-9
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College Students Motivation to Use Fitness Related Technology to Influence Physical Activity: A Descriptive Qualitative Study with College Students
Jessica L. Wallar
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Northeastern University
Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand college students' motivations for the use and discontinued use of fitness related technology (FRT) in relation to their physical activity behaviors. Participants: Participants were undergraduate students (n=22) recruited through closed Facebook groups. Participants were eligible if they were between 18-24 (emerging adulthood) years and current or previous users of FRT for at least one month. Methods: Qualitative descriptive design was used with semi-structured virtual interviews with college students. Results College students found FRT to be a helpful motivator, to help establish routines, provide them with additional social support, and impact goal setting. Conclusions: College students are using FRT, however, they still are not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines. Best practice guidelines need to be established for the use of FRT and how to increase physical activity for this population. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Physical Fitness, Undergraduate Students, Physical Activity Level, Information Technology, Health Behavior, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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