Motivational Messaging in a Digital Health Program for Older Care Partners
Author Information
Author(s): Baik Dawon, Cook Paul, Jankowski Catherine
Primary Institution: University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States
Hypothesis
How do older family care partners perceive motivational messaging in a digital health activity program?
Conclusion
Older family care partners had mixed feelings about the motivational messages, finding some helpful while others were seen as ineffective.
Supporting Evidence
- Some participants found the motivational messages encouraged physical activity.
- Others felt the messages were ineffective for increasing physical activity.
- Participants reported that the messaging system was easy to use for some, but confusing for others.
Takeaway
This study looked at how older caregivers feel about messages that encourage them to be active, and they had both good and bad things to say about them.
Methodology
A 1-week, two-phase, iterative field test was conducted with older family care partners to assess their perceptions of motivational messaging.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the small and specific demographic of participants.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was limited to older women caring for spouses.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly non-Hispanic White women aged 68.3 years on average.
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