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Gender and academic year as moderators of the efficacy of mobile app interventions to promote physical activity in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial

A. Mateo-orcajada, R. Vaquero-cristóbal, et al.

This randomized controlled trial by Adrián Mateo-Orcajada, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal, and Lucía Abenza-Cano reveals the impact of a 10-week mobile app intervention on promoting physical activity among adolescents. Discover how the intervention not only prevented increases in fat-related metrics but also enhanced fitness, particularly among females and older students.

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Abstract

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigated the effectiveness of a 10-week mobile app intervention to promote physical activity in adolescents, considering gender and academic year as moderators. 400 adolescents (210 males, 190 females) were randomized into experimental (n=240) and control (n=160) groups. The experimental group used four apps (Strava, Pacer, MapMyWalk, Pokémon Go) at least three times a week, increasing weekly distance targets. Results showed higher app usage in females and older adolescents. The intervention prevented increases in fat-related variables (BMI, fat mass, etc.) and improved some fitness variables, particularly in females and older adolescents. Gender and academic year should be considered in future mobile app interventions.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Dec 22, 2023

Authors

Adrián Mateo-Orcajada, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal, Lucía Abenza-Cano

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