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Title: | Mission Possible: Using Ubiquitous Social Goal Sharing Technology To Promote Physical Activity In Children |
Authors: | Mackintosh, Kelly Nieze, Gerrit Eslambolchilar, Parisa k.mackintosh@swansea.ac.uk |
Keywords: | Ambient Display Gamification Intervention Visual Feedback |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Publisher: | Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia |
Citation: | Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE), vol.5(2), 2016, pages 1-14 |
Abstract: | Objective: The present study investigates the acceptability of a novel ubiquitous social goal-sharing intervention aimed at promoting physical activity (PA) in schoolchildren. Methods: Thirty children (18 boys; 10.1±0.3 years; 1.39±0.06 m; 19.85±4.03 kg∙m-2) were randomly assigned to ten groups and outfitted with Fitbit monitors. Video-clips describing mission-based activities were shown on iPads each week, for four consecutive weeks. An LED lighting-strip provided visual feedback on daily group PA levels. Three semi-structured group interviews were conducted with 10 children (4 boys, 6 girls; n=2) and two teachers (n=1). Additionally, at baseline and post-intervention, seven-day accelerometry, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF; 20m shuttle run test), anthropometrics and physical self-perceptions were assessed. Data were analysed using a mixed “between-within" analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Children stated that peers were positive role models and provided encouragement to accomplish their goals. Teachers noted that children’s fitness, teamwork and problem-solving skills considerably improved. Statistical analyses revealed no significant intervention effect (p>0.05), though BMI and waist circumference increased and CRF decreased. Conclusion: The integration of ubiquitous social goal-sharing technology in schools was well received among both teachers and pupils. Future studies should integrate a larger sample size encompassing numerous schools, comparison groups, and a longer intervention period with associated follow-up measurements, in order to ascertain the feasibility of this intervention as a low-cost way to promote children’s PA levels. |
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URI: | http://dspace.unimap.edu.my:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/52074 |
ISSN: | 2231-9409 (Print) 2289-9510 (Online) |
Appears in Collections: | Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE) |
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