SynthesisBMC medical informatics and decision making2020
The multi-faceted usage patterns of nutrition apps: a survey on the appropriation of nutrition apps among German-speaking users of MyFitnessPal.
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- Inequalities in Exclusively Mobile Interventions Targeting Weight-Related Behaviors: Systematic Review of Observational Studies.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026Pooled it
- Usage of Mobile Applications or Mobile Health Technology to Improve Diet Quality in Adults.Nutrients · 2022Pooled it
- Developing an Empirical Theory of Planned Behavior Model of Healthy Dietary Choice and Evaluating Gamified Feedback Among Japanese Young Adults.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Use Patterns of Smartphone Apps and Wearable Devices Supporting Physical Activity and Exercise: Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Survey.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Improving Predictability and Effectiveness in Preventive Digital Health Interventions: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Nutrition-Related Mobile Apps in the French App Stores: Assessment of Functionality and Quality.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Review
- Usage Styles of Physical Activity Apps are Associated with Long-Term Activity Levels: A 6-Month Prospective Analysis.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCurrent systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials suggest positive influences of mobile app-based health promotion programs on dietary and physical activity behaviors. However, the actual adoption of and rates of nutrition app use remain low among the overall population. Therefore, we took a step back and investigated actual use patterns. In doing so, we took an appropriation perspective in order to reveal different styles of everyday life integration of these apps.
methodsWe conducted an online survey with 761 German-speaking users of the MyFitnessPal app. Respondents were asked about their detailed use of nutrition apps according to an adapted version of the mobile phone appropriation model. Based on a cluster analysis, different user types were identified. These user types were compared and further described based on analyses of variance. In addition, we conducted a multinomial logistic regression to determine significant predictors of the varying usage patterns.
resultsFour different user types were identified: (1) Supported, (2) Indifferent, (3) Health-conscious, and (4) Socializer. These user types mainly differed regarding three aspects: (1) their willingness to adjust default settings to one's own needs and abilities, (2) the role of social support and social norms, and (3) app use for socializing and competition.
conclusionsOur study sheds light on the multi-faceted appropriation patterns of nutrition apps in Germany, thus paving the way for future studies on mHealth appropriation patterns and the design of more refined mHealth-interventions.
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