BMC Psychol July 2019 PMID 31269972

Anxious or empowered? A cross-sectional study exploring how wearable activity trackers make their owners feel.

Jillian Ryan, Sarah Edney, Carol Maher

Mentions

14
Peak: 5 in Jul 2019
across 3 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

115,414
potential audience

Total likes

44

Video views

257

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Feb 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter11 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive reception of the research, with phrases like 'most users derived positive experiences' and references to individual traits like conscientiousness indicating genuine interest. The tone suggests eagerness to understand and apply these insights, emphasizing the potential influence of wearables on emotional well-being.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the findings that wearable activity trackers generally promote positive feelings, with some noting variability based on personality traits like conscientiousness.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high curiosity about how these devices impact emotions, citing specific research studies and sharing personal experiences.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts actively reference and discuss research surveys, linking to publications, and asking for shared experiences, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight that the findings could influence user behavior, marketing, and future research about wearables' emotional effects, suggesting moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that wearable activity tracker users generally feel more positive and empowered while wearing their devices, but experience negative feelings when they cannot wear them, such as during battery depletion.
  • Users' emotional responses are influenced by personality traits; conscientiousness and openness to experience are linked to more positive feelings during device use.
  • Overall, wearables tend to promote a positive experience for most users, with little indication of harm, although individual differences can affect affective responses.

Top posts

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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https://t.co/2T3CycEdoY https://t.co/AX5xBuYqiV

Aug 1, 2019 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 69,593 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

How do wearable activity trackers make their owners feel? Results from a survey from @CSIROnews in #BMCPsychology. https://t.co/7e24KH3Wuy https://t.co/MMGlAOFC60

Jul 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 21,287 followers View post →
RowanU CHASE Lab
@RowanCHASELab · X

With #activitytrackers becoming more popular, researchers wanted to test how they made users feel. Overall, it was found to be a positive experience, especially when the person was conscientious and open to experiences! Read more here: https://t.co/sWcnbWxKA1

Apr 26, 2022 · 1 like · 488 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

Thanks for sharing your experience @CathyUre ! We recently published results from a survey from @CSIROnews in #BMCPsychology (https://t.co/7e24KH3Wuy ). What is your experience on #wearable activity trackers

Jul 8, 2019 · 21,287 followers View post →
Philip Quick
@philipquick · X

RT @DegenRolf: Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https:…

Aug 1, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,111 followers View post →
CPA Health Psych & Beh Med
@CPA_Health · X

Anxious or empowered? A cross-sectional study exploring how #wearableactivitytrackers make their owners feel. https://t.co/ho3lyxQyR7

Jul 15, 2019 · 1 share · 796 followers View post →

All mentions

RowanU CHASE Lab
@RowanCHASELab · X

With #activitytrackers becoming more popular, researchers wanted to test how they made users feel. Overall, it was found to be a positive experience, especially when the person was conscientious and open to experiences! Read more here: https://t.co/sWcnbWxKA1

Apr 26, 2022 · 1 like · 488 followers View post →
APW
@Psyched2 · X

Anxious or empowered? A cross-sectional study exploring how wearable activity trackers make their owners feel. https://t.co/T8jZAXbsDO

Jul 14, 2021 · 10 followers View post →
Mauricio Silva
@El_Soneto · X

RT @DegenRolf: Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https:…

Aug 1, 2019 · 5 shares · 21 followers View post →
Philip Quick
@philipquick · X

RT @DegenRolf: Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https:…

Aug 1, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,111 followers View post →
milan
@im_upstairs · X

RT @DegenRolf: Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https:…

Aug 1, 2019 · 5 shares · 284 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Most users derived positive experiences from their wearable activity trackers, except those low in conscientiousness. https://t.co/2T3CycEdoY https://t.co/AX5xBuYqiV

Aug 1, 2019 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 69,593 followers View post →
Christie Idiong, MS
@Cornerstone_We · X

RT @CPA_Health: Anxious or empowered? A cross-sectional study exploring how #wearableactivitytrackers make their owners feel. https://t.co/…

Jul 15, 2019 · 1 share · 181 followers View post →
CPA Health Psych & Beh Med
@CPA_Health · X

Anxious or empowered? A cross-sectional study exploring how #wearableactivitytrackers make their owners feel. https://t.co/ho3lyxQyR7

Jul 15, 2019 · 1 share · 796 followers View post →
Jin-ah Sim
@jinah7 · X

RT @BMC_series: How do wearable activity trackers make their owners feel? Results from a survey from @CSIROnews in #BMCPsychology. https://…

Jul 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 30 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

Thanks for sharing your experience @CathyUre ! We recently published results from a survey from @CSIROnews in #BMCPsychology (https://t.co/7e24KH3Wuy ). What is your experience on #wearable activity trackers

Jul 8, 2019 · 21,287 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

How do wearable activity trackers make their owners feel? Results from a survey from @CSIROnews in #BMCPsychology. https://t.co/7e24KH3Wuy https://t.co/MMGlAOFC60

Jul 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 21,287 followers View post →
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Blogs

https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0315-y. Vogels, E. (2020, January 9) About one-in-five Americans use a smartwatch or fitness tracker https ...

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