A Web-Based Intervention for Insufficiently Active College Students: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy

IALH Research Fellows Ryan Rhodes and Sam Liu have recently co-authored a new research article entitled A Web-Based Intervention for Insufficiently Active College Students: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy. Collaborating authors include Kimberly R. Hartson, Lindsay J. Della, Kristi M. King, and Jade M. Chatman. The article was published in Western Journal of Nursing Research. Abstract: …

Perceived Smartphone Addiction Predicts ADHD Symptomatology in Middle School Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Perceived Smartphone Addiction Predicts ADHD Symptomatology in Middle School Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study with collaborating authors Christopher Emmett Sihoe and Ulrich Mueller. The article was published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports. Highlights:  – Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms moderately correlated to Smartphone Addiction (SA) …

Content of Social Media Fitspiration and Its Effect on Physical Activity-Related Behavior: A Systematic Review

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Content of social media fitspiration and its effect on physical activity-related behavior: A Systematic Review. Collaborating authors include Kayla Nuss and Rebecca Coulter. The article was published in Psychology of Popular Media.  Abstract: The “fitspiration” movement on social media has become increasingly popular …

Determinants of Recreational Screen Time Behavior following the COVID-19 Pandemic among Canadian Adults

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu (Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education)  has co-authored a new research article entitled Determinants of recreational screen time behavior following the COVID-19 pandemic among Canadian adults. Collaborating authors include Rebecca Coulter, Wuyou Sui, Kayla Nuss, and Ryan E. Rhodes. The article as published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Abstract: …

Piloting the Virtual PLAYshop Program: A Parent-Focused Physical Literacy Intervention for Early Childhood

  IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Jean Buckler have co-authored a new research article entitled Piloting the Virtual PLAYshop Program: A Parent-Focused Physical Literacy Intervention for Early Childhood. Collaborating authors include Yeongho Hwang, Madison Boyd, Patti-Jean Naylor, Ryan E. Rhodes, Ramiah Moldenhauer, Joshua Li, Chris Wright, and Valerie Carson. The article was published in …

Motivational Profiles and Associations With Physical Activity Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Study

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Motivational Profiles and Associations With Physical Activity Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Study. Collaborating authors include K. Nuss, W. Sui, and Ryan Rhodes. The article was published in JMIR Formative Research. Abstract: Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization …

Effects of Mobile-Based Financial Incentive Interventions for Adults at Risk of Developing Hypertension: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes, and IALH Student Affiliate Amanda Willms have co-authored a new research article entitled Effects of Mobile-Based Financial Incentive Interventions for Adults at Risk of Developing Hypertension: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. The article was published in JMIR Formative Research. Abstract: Background: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor …

The Effectiveness of Internet-Guided Self-help Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Individuals With Depression: Systematic Review

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has coauthored a new research article entitled The Effectiveness of Internet-Guided Self-help Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Individuals With Depression: Systematic Review. Collaborating authors include Yiling Tang, Madelaine Gierc, Raymond W. Lamb and Guy Faulkner. The article was published in JMIR Mental Health. Abstract:  Background: Depression is a prevalent …

Ethical Considerations for the Use of Consumer Wearables in Health Research

IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes have co-authored a new research article with Anna Sui and Wuyou Sui entitled Ethical considerations for the use of consumer wearables in health research. The article was published in Digital Health. Abstract:  Background: The UN’s High Commissioner’s request for a moratorium on the use and adoption of …

Protocol for the PLAYshop Randomised Controlled Trial: Examining Efficacy of a Virtually Delivered Parent-Focused Physical Literacy Intervention for Early Childhood on Child-Specific and Family-Specific Outcomes

Publication alert! IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhods have co-authored a new research article entitled Protocol for the PLAYshop randomised controlled trial: examining efficacy of a virtually delivered parent-focused physical literacy intervention for early childhood on child-specific and family-specific outcomes. Collaborating authors include Valerie Carson, Madison Boyd, Morgan Potter, and Patti-Jean Naylor. The …

Reflecting on Physical Activity Across 2 Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Predictors of Intention-Behavior Profiles

Publication alert! IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes have co-authored a new research article with Wuyou Sui and Kayla Nuss entitled Reflecting on physical activity across 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic: Predictors of intention-behavior profiles. The article was published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how many …

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Family-Based Virtual Childhood Obesity Management Program Delivered During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: Prospective Study

  Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Family-Based Virtual Childhood Obesity Management Program Delivered During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: Prospective Study. Collaborating authors include Kayla Nuss, Rebecca Coulter, Bianca DeSilva, Jeann Buenafe, Ronak Sheikhi and Patti-Jean Naylor. The article was published …

A “No-Code” App Design Platform for Mobile Health Research: Development and Usability Study

Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes have co-authored a research article with IALH Student Affiliates Henry La and Amanda Willms. The article is entitled A “No-Code” App Design Platform for Mobile Health Research: Development and Usability Study and was published in JMIR Formative Research. Abstract: Background: A challenge facing researchers conducting …

Dose-Response Relationship of a Blended In-Person and Online Family-Based Childhood Obesity Management Program: Secondary Analysis of a Behavior Intervention

Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored an article entitled Dose-Response Relationship of a Blended In-Person and Online Family-Based Childhood Obesity Management Program: Secondary Analysis of a Behavior Intervention with Nicholas Smith, Kayla Nuss, Megan Perdew, Dimas Adiputranto and Patti-Jean Naylor. The article was published in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. Abstract:  Background: The …

Application of the IDEAS Framework in Adapting a Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult College Students

Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes are co-authors on a new research article entitled Application of the IDEAS Framework in Adapting a Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult College Students. Other authors include Kimberly R. Hartson, Lindsay J. Della, Kristi M. King, and Paige N. Newquist. The article was published …