by Research Team | May 30, 2018 | Research Publications
Author(s): Yli-Kauhaluoma, Sari Pantzar, Mika Abstract: Objective Self-tracking technologies have created high hopes, even hype, for aiding people to govern their own health risks and promote optimal wellness. High expectations do not, however, necessarily materialize...
by Research Team | May 30, 2018 | Research Publications
Author: Guy Paré Chad Leaver Claire Bourget Abstract: Background: With the ever-increasing availability of mobile apps, consumer wearables, and smart medical devices, more and more individuals are self-tracking and managing their personal health data. Objective:...
by Research Team | May 23, 2018 | Research Publications
Author(s): Lupton, Deborah Abstract: Food-tracking apps constitute a major category of the thousands of food-related apps now available. They are promoted as helping users monitor and measure their food consumption to improve their health or to lose weight. In this...
by Research Team | May 19, 2018 | Research Publications
Author(s): Couldry, Nick Yu, Jun Abstract: As World Economic Forum’s definition of personal data as ‘the new “oil” – a valuable resource of the 21st century’ shows, large-scale data processing is increasingly considered the defining feature of contemporary economy and...
by Research Team | May 9, 2018 | Research Publications
Author(s): Anne Marie Kanstrup Pernille Bertelsen Martin B Jensen Abstract: Objective: Activity trackers are designed to support individuals in monitoring and increasing their physical activity. The use of activity trackers among individuals diagnosed with depression...
