Effects of a Wearable Device and Social Media-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Adults

The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity. Motivational support will be provided via an online community created using LINE platform. The platform serve for the following purposes: a) providing psychoeduation prior to the intervention; b) providing a place for participants to motivate and encourage each other; c) provide health knowledge to participants weekly, to motivate behavioral change; d) encouraging participants to upload their daily step count to the community page to motivate each other's progress; e) based on participant's performance, research assistants will provide tailored support using Line stickers designed for the present intervention; f) research assistants will monitor participants' step counts and provide prizes (vouchers) for those who had the most step counts and made the most improvements.

The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity.