Procedure
The research was carried out in three distinct stages in order to examine the efficacy of technology-driven physical activity interventions within a corporate environment. During the initial stage, individuals were enlisted and granted utilization of two technology-driven interventions for physical activity, namely MyFitnessPal and 7 min Workout. Participants were instructed to utilize the interventions for a duration of four weeks. At the conclusion of this four-week period, data pertaining to their levels of physical activity and mental well-being were gathered. The Short Form Questionnaire of International Physical Activities (SE-IPAQ) and the General Mental Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) were employed for this purpose.During the subsequent stage, individuals who had successfully completed the intervention period of four weeks were extended an invitation to partake in a semi-structured interview. Participants were presented with open-ended inquiries regarding their encounters with technology-based physical activity interventions. The interviews were then recorded in audio format and transcribed verbatim to facilitate subsequent analysis.During the third phase of the study, individuals who had successfully finished the four-week intervention period were requested to participate in a survey. This survey, created by the researchers, comprised 13 items that aimed to assess the participants’ perceived motivations and barriers towards utilizing technology-based physical activity interventions. Additionally, the survey aimed to explore potential gender differences in these perceptions. The researcher conducted a validation process on the questionnaire prior to its distribution among the participants. Subsequently, the collected data were analyzed to obtain a deeper understanding of the variables that could potentially impact the efficacy of technology-driven physical activity interventions.