Individual and group-based engagement in an online physical activity monitoring program in Georgia

Matthew Lee Smith, Nicholas K. Durrett, Maria Bowie, Alison Berg, Bryan A. McCullick, Alexander C. LoPilato, Deborah Murray

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Abstract

Given the rising prevalence of obesity in the United States, innovative methods are needed to increase physical activity (PA) in community settings. Evidence suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in PA if they are given a choice of activities and have support from others (for encouragement, motivation, and accountability). The objective of this study was to describe the use of the online Walk Georgia PA tracking platform according to whether the user was an individual user or group user.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number170223
JournalPreventing Chronic Disease
Volume15
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2018

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Policy
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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