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52. Keep Using My Health Apps: Discover Users' Perception of Health and Fitness Apps with the UTAUT2 Model

Author

Shupei Yuan, Wenjuan Ma, Shaheen Kanthawala, and Wei Peng

Subjects
Adult, Male, Michigan, Adolescent, media_common.quotation_subject, Internet privacy, Health Behavior, Health Informatics, Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, computer.software_genre, Health Information Management, Perception, Surveys and Questionnaires, mental disorders, Humans, Social influence, media_common, Expectancy theory, Motivation, Multimedia, business.industry, Perspective (graphical), Mobile apps, General Medicine, Health professions, Mobile Applications, Physical Fitness, Female, Psychology, business, computer
Abstract

Background: Health and fitness applications (apps) are one of the major app categories in the current mobile app market. Few studies have examined this area from the users' perspective. This study adopted the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) Model to examine the predictors of the users' intention to adopt health and fitness apps. Materials and Methods: A survey (n=317) was conducted with college-aged smartphone users at a Midwestern university in the United States. Results: Performance expectancy, hedonic motivations, price value, and habit were significant predictors of users' intention of continued usage of health and fitness apps. However, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions were not found to predict users' intention of continued usage of health and fitness apps. Conclusions: This study extends the UTATU2 Model to the mobile apps domain and provides health professions, app designers, and marketers with the insights of user experi...

Published
2015

53. Moderating Effects of App Type on Intention of Continued Use of Mobile Apps among College Students

Author

Wenjuan Ma, Wei Peng, and Shupei Yuan

Subjects
Hedonic motivation, Computer Networks and Communications, business.industry, 05 social sciences, Internet privacy, Mobile apps, 02 engineering and technology, Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, Popularity, Structural equation modeling, Computer Science Applications, Variety (cybernetics), 020204 information systems, mental disorders, 0502 economics and business, 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, 050211 marketing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, business, Psychology, Practical implications, Social influence
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With the increasing popularity of mobile apps, research on their adoption and acceptance is also on the rise. However, an important yet understudied area is the continued use of initial adoption. Additionally, although there are a variety of mobile apps, most previous research either examines one type of mobile app or treats all types of mobile apps as one homogenous entity. The purpose of this study is to investigate the moderating effects of app type on the intention of continued use among the three most popular types of mobile app (social networking, game, and productivity apps). A survey (N = 790) with young adults was conducted based on the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2). The structural equation modelling results demonstrated the moderating effects of app type on the factors in UTAUT2 on the intention of continued use. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

Published
2018
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54. Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Health Mobile Apps for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Living in Rural Communities.

Author

Wei Peng, Shupei Yuan, and Holtz, Bree E.

Subjects
PEOPLE with diabetes, MOBILE apps, RURAL health, SELF-management (Psychology), PHYSICAL activity
Abstract

Background: Many adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), living in rural communities, are not optimally managing the disease through their diet and physical activities. Mobile apps have the potential to facilitate self-management activities, such as providing educational content, assisting with problem solving, and self-regulation. The goal of this study was to understand the perceived barriers, benefits, and facilitators among rural adults with T2D regarding the use of free mobile apps available in Apple App store or Google Play store for diabetes management or behavior monitoring. Materials and Methods: Four focus groups were conducted with 18 participants with T2D who owned a smartphone (age: M= 54.4, SD = 12.7; 27.8% male). The participants were asked about their general app and health-specific app usage. They were then shown features of four apps related to diabetes selfmanagement (Glucose Buddy, mySugr, MyFitnessPal, and MapMyWalk) and prompted to provide feedback. The focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Four themes were identified as follows: (1) perceived barriers to use or continuous use, (2) perceived benefits of desired features of diabetes self-management, (3) facilitators to motivate use, and (4) information sharing with family, friends, and health professionals. Conclusions: The findings provide initial user perceptions regarding the feasibility and acceptability of mobile apps for T2D self-management. These findings regarding perceived barriers, benefits, and facilitators can guide the development and design of apps for individuals with T2D and help researchers determine best practices when developing apps for other chronic conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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