This Research
depression, anxiety
This research explored 4 questions arising from the theory and evidence reviewed previously. First, we examined whether receiving step count feedback from a wearable tracker (in this case, Apple Watch [Apple Inc]) affects one’s AAM. Second, we experimentally manipulated step count feedback with the intent of inducing different levels of AAM and thereby investigate whether AAMs causally influence health and well-being (eg, weight and blood pressure, anxiety and depression, and ability to engage in everyday tasks) independently of how active individuals actually are. Third, we explored AAMs’ effects on several affective and behavioral determinants of health (eg, positive and negative affective experiences, physical activity, and diet). Fourth, we tested the effectiveness of a meta-mindset intervention designed to empower individuals to deliberately adopt AAMs that can benefit their health and well-being.