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Digital Coaching Motivating Young Elderly People towards Physical Activity (2022)
Kettunen, E., Kari, T., & Frank, L. (2022). Digital Coaching Motivating Young Elderly People towards Physical Activity. Sustainability, 14(13), 7718. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137718
JYU-tekijät tai -toimittajat
Julkaisun tiedot
Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Kettunen, Eeva; Kari, Tuomas; Frank, Lauri
Lehti tai sarja: Sustainability
eISSN: 2071-1050
Julkaisuvuosi: 2022
Ilmestymispäivä: 24.06.2022
Volyymi: 14
Lehden numero: 13
Artikkelin sivunumerot: 7718
Kustantaja: MDPI AG
Julkaisumaa: Sveitsi
Julkaisun kieli: englanti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137718
Julkaisun avoin saatavuus: Avoimesti saatavilla
Julkaisukanavan avoin saatavuus: Kokonaan avoin julkaisukanava
Julkaisu on rinnakkaistallennettu (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/82116
Tiivistelmä
The share of the elderly population is increasing globally, and it is important to help them to maintain their physical activity levels and ability to function to as late an age as possible. This qualitative intervention study focused on the experiences of young elderly on the ability of a sport and wellness technology digital coach to motivate them towards physical activity as well as on what needs and wishes this group has concerning digital coaching solutions. The findings of the study show that young elderly perceive digital coaching as potential in motivating them towards physical activity by providing instructive information and motivational feedback. It was also perceived to have positive influence on their exercise self-efficacy. However, it was also apparent that digital coaching devices should be tailored for this target group and be easy to learn in order to attract interest among them. Our findings provide insights for professionals and companies in sport technology field as well as to health professionals working in health promotion with young elderly people. Overall, this research aims to address social and economical sustainability of elderly people and their physical activity.
YSO-asiasanat: hyvinvointi; ikääntyneet; fyysinen aktiivisuus; liikunta; terveys; terveyden edistäminen; toimintakyky; fyysinen toimintakyky; valmennus; teknologia; hyvinvointiteknologia; liikuntateknologia
Vapaat asiasanat: terveysteknologia; verkkovalmennus; digitaalinen valmennus
Liittyvät organisaatiot
OKM-raportointi: Kyllä
Raportointivuosi: 2022
JUFO-taso: 1