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Increasing physical activity with mobile devices: a meta-analysis.

Jason Fanning1, Sean P Mullen, Edward McAuley

  • 1Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. fanning4@illinois.edu

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Mobile devices effectively increase physical activity. This meta-analysis synthesized 11 studies, finding a significant positive effect (g = 0.54) for mobile health interventions. Future research should focus on theoretically grounded behavior change strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Health Behavior
  • Mobile Health (mHealth)
  • Physical Activity Promotion

Background:

  • National physical activity recommendations are unmet by most US adults.
  • Mobile devices offer a novel approach to engage inactive populations.
  • This study synthesizes research on mobile device use for physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To meta-analyze the efficacy of mobile devices in promoting physical activity.
  • To explore the implementation of mobile device features in interventions.
  • To provide recommendations for future mobile health intervention development.

Main Methods:

  • Searched PubMed, PsychINFO, and SCOPUS databases.
  • Included studies with original data influencing physical activity via mobile devices.

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  • Conducted a random effects meta-analysis of 11 studies (N=1351).

    • Main Results:

    • Eleven studies (4 good quality, 7 fair quality) were included.
    • Synthesized 18 effects from 1351 participants.
    • Overall weighted mean effect size was g = 0.54 (p = .01), indicating effectiveness.

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    • Mobile devices represent an effective platform for influencing physical activity.
    • Further research should optimize mobile tools for behavior measurement and understanding.
    • Theoretically grounded interventions leveraging smartphone technology can enhance physical activity.