Family Health Promotion in Low-SES Neighborhoods: A Two-Month Study of Wearable Activity Tracking
summary
Two-month field study gives Fitbit Alta to caregivers and kids’ heart bands to children ages 5–11 and tracks 11 caregivers from nine families (median household income $22,000). Findings: safety concerns and neighborhood “realms” often block walks so reminders go ignored; social ties in specific places enable outdoor activity; step feedback creates pride or guilt via attribution. Design recommendation: show maps of safe, supportive places and social contacts and move beyond simple goal nudges.
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