A4 Article in conference proceedings
Using a Physical Activity Application to Promote Physical Activity Levels Among Aged People : A Follow-Up Study (2021)


Kari, T., Makkonen, M., Carlsson, J., & Frank, L. (2021). Using a Physical Activity Application to Promote Physical Activity Levels Among Aged People : A Follow-Up Study. In Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2021) (pp. 1242-1251). University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. https://doi.org/10.24251/HICSS.2021.151


JYU authors or editors


Publication details

All authors or editorsKari, Tuomas; Makkonen, Markus; Carlsson, Joanna; Frank, Lauri

Parent publicationProceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2021)

Conference:

  • Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

Place and date of conferenceMaui, HI, USA4.-8.1.2021

eISBN978-0-9981331-4-0

Journal or seriesProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

ISSN1530-1605

eISSN2572-6862

Publication year2021

Pages range1242-1251

PublisherUniversity of Hawai'i at Manoa

Publication countryUnited States

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24251/HICSS.2021.151

Persistent website addresshttp://hdl.handle.net/10125/70763

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/73665


Abstract

The share and life expectancy of the ageing population are increasing. However, aged people are threatened by insufficient physical activity. Therefore, finding ways to support people to live a physically active life in older age is imperative. Digital wellness technologies represent a potential solution, but in order for such technologies to be effective, research is needed to gain a better understanding on their use among aged people. To address this need, this study investigated whether the use of a physical activity application can promote physical activity among aged people. The physical activity levels were measured at three different time points: before taking the application into use, after four months of use, and after 12 months of use. The results show a modest increase in the physical activity levels. When examining physical activity categories (based on the IPAQ-E), a participant rather shifted to a higher than to a lower physical activity category. Overall, the changes were more substantial after 12 months than after four months of use. The results suggest that physical activity applications used in everyday life have potential in promoting physical activity levels among aged people.


Keywordswelfare technologysports technologymobile appsphysical activityolder people

Free keywordsDigital Mobile Services for Everyday Life; ipaq-e; physical activity; physical activity application; wellness technology


Contributing organizations


Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2021

JUFO rating1


Last updated on 2024-26-03 at 09:19