Journal article
Activity Trackers Implement Different Behavior Change Techniques for Activity, Sleep, and Sedentary Behaviors
Mitch Duncan, Beatrice Murawski, Camille E Short, Amanda L Rebar, Stephanie Schoeppe, Stephanie Alley, Corneel Vandelanotte, Morwenna Kirwan
INTERACTIVE JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH | JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.2196/ijmr.6685
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several studies have examined how the implementation of behavior change techniques (BCTs) varies between different activity trackers. However, activity trackers frequently allow tracking of activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviors; yet, it is unknown how the implementation of BCTs differs between these behaviors. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the number and type of BCTs that are implemented by wearable activity trackers (self-monitoring systems) in relation to activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviors and to determine whether the number and type of BCTs differ between behaviors. METHODS: Three self-monitoring systems (Fitbit [Charge HR], Garmin [Vivosmart], and Ja..
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Awarded by National Heart Foundation of Australia
Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship
Awarded by Australian Heart Foundation of Australia
Funding Acknowledgements
The use of brand names is for identification purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by the authors. MJD is supported by a Future Leader Fellowship (ID 100029) from the National Heart Foundation of Australia. CV is supported by a Future Leader Fellowship (ID 100427) from the National Heart Foundation of Australia. CES (1090517), SS (GNT1125586) and AR (GNT1105926) are supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship. SS (ID 101240) is also supported by a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Australian Heart Foundation of Australia. All data used in this study is provided in Table 2 and is accessible as part of this article.