Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile
applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and …

Background Gamification refers to the use of game elements in nongame contexts. The use
of gamification to change behaviors and promote physical activity (PA) is a promising …

Importance Wearable devices may be able to improve cardiovascular health, but the current
adoption of these devices could be skewed in ways that could exacerbate disparities …

Background It is well known that regular physical exercise has associated benefits; yet,
participation remains suboptimal. Mobile health (mHealth) has become an indispensable …

Meta-analyses have shown that digital mental health apps can be efficacious in reducing
symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, real-world usage of apps is typically not …

Overweight and obesity are consistently associated with lower physical activity (PA) levels
and greater sedentary behavior (SB) in population studies. To date, no review has evaluated …

Background: The effectiveness of smartphone apps for weight loss is limited by the diversity
of interventions that accompany such apps. This research extends the scope of previous …

All successful marketing strategies in sport or events must take into account the complex
behaviour of consumers. This book offers a complete introduction to consumer behaviour in …

The adoption of wearables in medicine has rapidly expanded worldwide. New generations
of wearables are emerging, driven by consumers' demand to monitor their own health. With …

Background Choice architecture interventions, which subtly change the environment in
which individuals make decisions, can be used to promote behavior change. This systematic …