Paper Number
1009
Abstract
In this research in progress paper, we discuss the acceptance and appropriation of workplace mobile health interventions aiming to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour, and how this is connected to social cohesion in the workplace. We utilised script theory to investigate what visions, assumptions and choice is made by developers in the design of the mobile health technology, and the consequences this hold in regards of user mobilisation and the effects of the intervention at the workplace. We report preliminary findings from four different workplaces, and with a total of 709 users. We contribute by discussing the importance of flexibility of the Avantas Aktiv script, how the script is accepted by some and rejected by others, and how social cohesion is both a result of and a premise for successful mobilisation of users. Finally, we point to future avenues for research.
Recommended Citation
Jakobsen, Kine Charlotte and Ræder, Truls Bakkejord, "Workplace-Initiated mHealth Intervention for Increased Physical Activity" (2022). ECIS 2022 Research-in-Progress Papers. 1.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ecis2022_rip/1
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