How Do Apps Work? An Analysis of Physical Activity App Users' Perceptions of Behavior Change Mechanisms.

Taylor H Hoj Emarie L Covey Allyn C Jones Amanda C Haines P Cougar Hall Benjamin T Crookston Joshua H West

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2017)

The findings from this study provide an overview of the mechanisms by which apps may impact behavior. App developers may wish to incorporate these mechanisms in an effort to increase impact. Practitioners should consider the extent to which behavior change theory is integrated into a particular app when they consider making recommendations to others wishing to increase levels of physical activity.

Keyphrases

physical activity
primary care
body mass index
healthcare
clinical practice
depressive symptoms