Does technology assist physical activity engagement in adolescent girls and young women? Repeated cross-sectional analysis

Journal of Sports Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kimberley Watson‐Mackie, Lauren Arundell, Natalie Lander, Fiona H McKay, Gavin Abbott, Anna F Timperio, Jenny Veitch, Nicola Diane Ridgers, Kate Elizabeth Parker, Lisa Michele Barnett
DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2025.2603848
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Abstract

Young women 13-24-years-old have some of the lowest levels of physical activity (PA). This repeated cross-sectional study investigated the association and potential frequency association between technology-supported PA (interactive technology that encourages PA) and young women's PA. Online self-report data was collected at: T1) May 2020, n = 900, T2) August 2020, n = 432, COVID-19 restrictions, T3) May 2021, n = 206, easing restrictions and T4) May 2022, n = 203 post-restrictions. Variables included use (yes/no) and frequency (sessions/week) of technology-supported PA and days meeting PA guidelines (≥60 minutes,

Fields of Study & Subjects

Physical Activity and Health Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Obesity Physical Activity Diet

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Sports Sciences
Volume
44
Issue
6
Pages
688–699
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN