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

doi:10.5888/pcd15.170223

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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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 language	English (US)
Article number	170223
Journal	Preventing Chronic Disease
Volume	15
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd15.170223
State	Published - Jun 1 2018

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