Research method
The present study utilized a mixed-methods approach in order to address the research inquiries. Mixed-methods research refers to a research design that encompasses the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data within a singular study [The subsequent stage of the investigation involved the utilization of a qualitative research approach to examine the participants’ perspectives on physical activities facilitated by technology. The objective of this phase was to enhance comprehension of the participants’ encounters with the technology-based interventions for physical activity. The participants were subjected to interviews employing open-ended questions, and the data gathered were subsequently subjected to thematic analysis. The themes that were identified in the study offer valuable insights into the participants’ experiences with the interventions, encompassing their perceived advantages as well as the obstacles they encountered.The third phase of the study encompassed a survey that aimed to investigate the disparities in perceptions between males and females regarding the incentives and obstacles associated with utilizing technology-based interventions for physical activity. The objective of this phase was to ascertain whether there existed any gender disparities in the motivations and obstacles experienced by the participants in utilizing the interventions. The survey was distributed to participants of both genders, and the collected data was subjected to analysis employing descriptive and inferential statistical methods in order to ascertain any notable disparities between the two groups.The utilization of a mixed-methods approach in this study facilitated a more comprehensive comprehension of the research inquiries. The quantitative phase of the study yielded empirical data regarding the efficacy of physical activity interventions that utilized technology, while the qualitative phase offered a comprehensive exploration of participants’ personal encounters with these interventions. The survey conducted during the third phase facilitated the examination of gender disparities in the motivations behind and obstacles to utilizing the interventions. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, this research endeavor successfully presented a comprehensive depiction of the efficacy of technology-driven physical activity interventions within professional settings.