Wearable activity trackers (wearables) embed numerous behaviour change techniques
(BCTs) that have previously been shown to increase adult physical activity (PA). With few …

Despite widespread acknowledgement of the multifarious health benefits of physical activity
(PA), including prevention and control of obesity, an overwhelming majority of children and …

New technologies can help older persons age in place and support their caregivers.
However, they need to be accepted by the end-users to do so. Technology acceptance …

Adults' digital self-tracking practices are relatively well studied, but these pre-existing models
of digital self-tracking do not fit for how adolescents use these technologies. We apply the …

Background There has been increasing interest in using wearable activity trackers to
promote physical activity in youth. This study examined the short-and longer-term effects of a …

Stress represents a significant risk factor for several psychophysical diseases among
college students, such as depression and anxiety, which may undermine their academic …

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 …

Wearable fitness devices (WFDs) are prevalent personal technology that empowers the
users' management and supervision of their personal health. The current study explored the …

Purpose-This paper aims to provide an explanation of new media use among youth by
building a conceptual framework that related with the Media Dependency Theory. In …

Background Little is known about girls' use of a broad range of digital technologies to
support a healthy lifestyle, particularly during the later adolescent years when they are …