Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research : Findings from a User Involvement Investigation

المؤلفون المشاركون

Tibbins, Carly
Lang, Beckie
Callens, Claire
Tigbe, William
Kirby, Joanna
Robertson, Wendy
Thorogood, Margaret

المصدر

ISRN Obesity

العدد

المجلد 2012، العدد 2012 (31 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2012)، ص ص. 1-7، 7ص.

الناشر

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

تاريخ النشر

2012-11-20

دولة النشر

مصر

عدد الصفحات

7

التخصصات الرئيسية

التغذية والحميات
الطب البشري

الملخص EN

The use of accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity is important in understanding young people's behaviours, as physical activity plays a key part in obesity prevention and treatment.

A user-involvement qualitative study with young people aged 7–18 years (n=35) was carried out to investigate views on accelerometer use to inform an obesity treatment research study.

First impressions were often negative, with issues related to size and comfort reported.

Unwanted attention from wearing an accelerometer and bullying risk were also noted.

Other disadvantages included feeling embarrassed and not being able to wear the device for certain activities.

Positive aspects included feeling “special” and having increased attention from friends.

Views on the best time to wear accelerometers were mixed.

Advice was offered on how to make accelerometers more appealing, including presenting them in a positive way, using a clip rather than elastic belt to attach, personalising the device, and having feedback on activity levels.

Judgements over the way in which accelerometers are used should be made at the study development stage and based on the individual population.

In particular, introducing accelerometers in a clear and positive way is important.

Including a trial wearing period, considering practical issues, and providing incentives may help increase compliance.

نمط استشهاد جمعية علماء النفس الأمريكية (APA)

Kirby, Joanna& Tibbins, Carly& Callens, Claire& Lang, Beckie& Thorogood, Margaret& Tigbe, William…[et al.]. 2012. Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research : Findings from a User Involvement Investigation. ISRN Obesity،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510573

نمط استشهاد الجمعية الأمريكية للغات الحديثة (MLA)

Kirby, Joanna…[et al.]. Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research : Findings from a User Involvement Investigation. ISRN Obesity No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510573

نمط استشهاد الجمعية الطبية الأمريكية (AMA)

Kirby, Joanna& Tibbins, Carly& Callens, Claire& Lang, Beckie& Thorogood, Margaret& Tigbe, William…[et al.]. Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research : Findings from a User Involvement Investigation. ISRN Obesity. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510573

نوع البيانات

مقالات

لغة النص

الإنجليزية

الملاحظات

Includes bibliographical references

رقم السجل

BIM-510573