TY - JOUR
T1 - Does augmented feedback from pedometers increase adults' walking behavior?
AU - Eastep, Eric
AU - Beveridge, Sandy
AU - Eisenman, Patricia
AU - Rànsdell, Lynda
AU - Shultz, Barry
PY - 2004/10
Y1 - 2004/10
N2 - This study investigated whether feedback from pedometers motivated adults to increase their walking behavior. Participants (n = 26) were enrolled in one of two 8-wk. "Walking for Fitness" classes. The study used a crossover design, such that Group 1 wore pedometers for the first 3 weeks (Feedback Condition) and sealed "disguised" pedometers for the last 3 weeks (No-feedback Condition). The order of feedback was reversed for Group 2. Analysis indicated that (a) neither group increased their walking behavior significantly over time and, (b) interactions between groups were not significant at Week 3 or 6, indicating that groups did not respond differently to feedback from the pedometers. If a motivational effect from pedometers exists, it may be small, dissipate before 3 wk., only work in combination with goal setting, or only motivate certain types of individuals.
AB - This study investigated whether feedback from pedometers motivated adults to increase their walking behavior. Participants (n = 26) were enrolled in one of two 8-wk. "Walking for Fitness" classes. The study used a crossover design, such that Group 1 wore pedometers for the first 3 weeks (Feedback Condition) and sealed "disguised" pedometers for the last 3 weeks (No-feedback Condition). The order of feedback was reversed for Group 2. Analysis indicated that (a) neither group increased their walking behavior significantly over time and, (b) interactions between groups were not significant at Week 3 or 6, indicating that groups did not respond differently to feedback from the pedometers. If a motivational effect from pedometers exists, it may be small, dissipate before 3 wk., only work in combination with goal setting, or only motivate certain types of individuals.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=10244279279&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.2466/pms.99.2.392-402
DO - 10.2466/pms.99.2.392-402
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:10244279279
SN - 0031-5125
VL - 99
SP - 392
EP - 402
JO - Perceptual and Motor Skills
JF - Perceptual and Motor Skills
IS - 2
ER -