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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Technology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Physical activity tracking is linked to sustained exercise and reduced disease risk.
  • High discontinuation rates of activity trackers limit long-term health benefits.
  • Understanding user non-engagement is crucial for enhancing adherence to tracking technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify individualistic factors contributing to non-engagement with activity trackers.
  • To explore the personal barriers preventing sustained use of activity trackers.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty overweight and obese participants used self-selected activity trackers for nine weeks.
  • Data collected via questionnaires on technology use, social, physiological, and psychological attributes.
  • Qualitative data gathered through closeout interviews; daily step data recorded.

Main Results:

  • Participants valued activity data but it wasn't enough to overcome personal barriers to exercise.
  • Extrinsically motivated individuals showed greater engagement with trackers than intrinsically motivated ones.
  • Ownership of multiple devices or knowing others with multiple devices correlated with higher engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Activity tracker engagement is influenced by individual motivations and technological context.
  • Personalized strategies are needed to overcome barriers to sustained activity tracker use.
  • Findings inform the development of smart applications to improve user adherence to activity trackers.