ERIC Number: EJ1209144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 12
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Health Technology Use: Implications for Physical Activity Behaviors among College Students
Bice, Matthew R.; Ball, James W.; Adkins, Megan; Hollman, Angela
International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, v3 n1 p23-34 2019
College is a time of transitioning as individuals move from the teenage years to adulthood. Accompanying this transition, there is a potential to establish lifelong behaviors such as a regular physical activity (PA) and exercise regimen, or a complete lack thereof, that can impact adulthood health. The current study included a convenience sample from eight student organizations (n = 8) at a midsized Midwest university. Participants (n = 235) completed a research survey packet that included: (a) demographic information including height and weight; (b) The International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ-s); and (c) questions pertaining to technology use as it relates to physical activity. Significant results were present between body composition and physical activity levels. Further, the use of technology had a significant impact on physical activity behaviors among college students. Results analyzed by the researchers concluded that the type of technological device (smartphone or app) does not matter, but using some type of technology application/device presumably makes individuals more mindful of their activity and more self-aware of the time in physical activity. These findings could be helpful to health promotion professionals when implementing a program to increase PA for college students.
Descriptors: Physical Activities, College Students, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Body Composition, Developmental Tasks, Health Behavior, Exercise, Student Organizations, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Health Promotion, Measurement, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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