The study is examining how to promote physical activity in the family setting. Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group: will receive an intelligent personal system
Following completion of baseline measurements and randomisation (sealed envelope), those families allocated to group 1 (
Sponsors
Ulster University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. At least one parent and one child that consent to take part in the study, as the study is evaluating the potential benefit of technology in promoting behaviour change amongst families 2. Internet connection (Wi-Fi) in their home as the home-based technology requires internet to work correctly 3. Ownership of one smart device within the home (e.g. a tablet or smartphone) or access to a computer/laptop to enable the family members to interact with the home-based technology device 4. At least one child aged 5 – 12 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity. Measured at baseline and 12 weeks using an accelerometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and 12-weeks: 1. Height and weight: Height (cm) will be measured to the nearest 0.1 cm using a free standing stadiometer and weight (kg) will be measured to the nearest 0.1 kg using digital scales 2. Family Eating and Activity Habits Family Eating and Activity Habits will be assessed using the Revised Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire (FEAHQ). 3. The Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2) will be used to assess participation motives in order to examine such issues as the influence of motives on exercise participation and how such motives might influence the choice of activities undertaken. 4. Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale Benefits and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the exercise benefits/barriers scale (EBBS) questionnaire. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactAngela Carlin
Outcome results
None listed