Document Type
Closed Project
Publication Date
Spring 2017
Instructor
Charles Weber
Course Title
Management of Technological Innovation
Course Number
ETM 549/649
Abstract
This study examined use of wearable activity trackers and social media, and their influence on motivation for physical activity and participation in endurance events. I did a literature review of social media’s influence on event participation and the influence of activity tracking usage on motivation to participate in fitness activity. The literature is broken down by a study of each technology, and then the interaction between them. I also conducted my own research by gathering data, conducting a survey and interviews. Through these methods I show that on their own, each of these technologies can influence motivation and participation. Furthermore, when the ease of uploading data from a tracker is combined with social media, the technology is having a direct effect on physical activity and recreational endurance sports participation.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/21451
Citation Details
Rosenthal, Janet, "Exploring the Impact of Wearable Activity Devices and Social Media Technology in Fitness Participation" (2017). Engineering and Technology Management Student Projects. 88.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/21451
Description
This project is only available to students, staff, and faculty of Portland State University