The study focuses on self-tracking technologies (STTs) like wearables and mobile fitness apps, which help improve health and well-being through physical activity monitoring. However, despite their potential, these technologies face issues with user engagement and effectiveness. To address this, the authors introduce StoryWear, a human-centric scale that explores eleven dimensions of negotiation strategies that humans use to overcome constraints regarding exercise participation. The study suggests that negotiation strategies have a higher appeal for existing STTs users, with self-motivation, commitment, and understanding the negative impact of non-exercise being most effective. The authors also provide actionable guidelines for real-world implementation.
Publication date: 8 Nov 2023
Project Page: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.04705v1
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.04705
