Consumer health information technology

A Step in the Right Direction – Understanding Privacy Concerns and Perceived Sensitivity of Fitness Trackers

philipp — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:18:49 +0000

A Step in the Right Direction – Understanding Privacy Concerns and Perceived Sensitivity of Fitness Trackers philipp Tue, 08/18/2020 - 13:18

Abstract

Keeping an active lifestyle has been important and recommended for decades. The arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT) offers opportunities to simplify the tracking and logging of data supporting that lifestyle. So-called activity or fitness trackers have become smaller and more affordable over the past few years. However, their use is not as widespread as could be. This explorative study with n = 82 participants investigates privacy concerns and sensitivity regarding data gathered with wearables. It was found that long-term storage location and possible recipients of the collected data do play important roles. However, the consensus was that the participants would prefer to keep said data to themselves. Furthermore, user factors such as age, gender, and privacy behavior could not be identified as having an effect on sharing said data.

Lidynia C., Brauner P., Ziefle M. (2018) A Step in the Right Direction – Understanding Privacy Concerns and Perceived Sensitivity of Fitness Trackers. In: Ahram T., Falcão C. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 608. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60639-2_5

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60639-2_5

Step by step – users and non-users of life-logging technologies

philipp — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:01:34 +0000

Step by step – users and non-users of life-logging technologies philipp Tue, 08/18/2020 - 13:01

Abstract

A pronounced deficit of physical activity is one of the challenges in today’s societies. Lacking the minimum of activity recommended for a healthy lifestyle can be avoided by so-called life-logging technologies. However, usage is still low. To understand what factors contribute to an acceptance and use of these technologies, we conducted a quantitative online study with users and non-users. In total, 412 people have participated, 225 of them active users of life-logging technologies and 187 non-users. It was found that individual user characteristics shape its acceptance. For instance, the goals for possible behavior change, which the use of life-logging devices can support, differ significantly between users and non-users. Furthermore, the study reveals that factors such as age, motives for physical activity, and privacy concerns are key determinants for projected acceptance of life-logging technologies.

Lidynia C., Brauner P., Burbach L., Ziefle M. (2019) Step by Step – Users and Non-Users of Life-Logging Technologies. In: Ahram T. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design. AHFE 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 795. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94619-1_12

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94619-1_12

Data protectors, benefit maximizers, or facts enthusiasts: Identifying user profiles for life-logging technologies

philipp — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:00:41 +0000

Data protectors, benefit maximizers, or facts enthusiasts: Identifying user profiles for life-logging technologies philipp Mon, 08/17/2020 - 15:00

Abstract

Sedentary behavior and lack of exercise pose a threat to both individual health and the viability of health-care systems and societies. Portable fitness trackers as prominent persuasive technologies are seen as a way to in- crease the level of physical activity. Yet, despite their technical capabilities, their affordability, and their ad- vantages in regard to increased physical activity, they are neither used across the population, nor for long periods of time. To understand if and how product design influences acceptance and projected use, we evaluated users’ preferences of using wearables, using a conjoint analysis approach with 412 participants of a wide age spectrum. Besides different relative importances of product properties (privacy design, perceived utility, accuracy, motivational design are rated from most to least important), three user segments with distinct technical requirements were identified (data protectors, benefit maximizers, facts enthusiasts). The three segments differ not only in product preference but also regarding other user factors. We presume that a broader and more sustainable use of wearables can be achieved when tailoring information and communication strategies alongside with the requirements of these user segments.

Burbach, L., Lidynia, C., Brauner, P., Ziefle, M.: Data protectors, benefit maximizers, or facts enthusiasts: Identifying user profiles for life-logging technologies. Comput. Human Behav. 99, 9–21 (2019).

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.05.004

Consumer health information technology

A Step in the Right Direction – Understanding Privacy Concerns and Perceived Sensitivity of Fitness Trackers

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