Daily motivational and feedback messages DIAMANTE study
A: Different categories with feedback messages that the algorithm chooses from | |
Feedback messages | Examples |
0.No feedback message | |
1.Reaching goal | “Yesterday, you did not reach your goal” |
2.Steps walked yesterday | “Yesterday, you walked 3824 steps” |
3.Walked more/less today than yesterday | “Yesterday, you walked more than your goal” |
4.Steps walked yesterday, plus a positive/negative motivational message | “You walked 8000 steps yesterday. Great job!” |
B: Different categories with Mmotivational messages that the algorithm chooses from | |
Motivational messages | Examples |
0.No message | |
1.Capability, describes the physical and psychological benefits of walking and exercise | “Doing more physical activity can help reduce feelings of fatigue” |
2.Motivation, meant to increase self-confidence and the belief that one is capable of walking even in the face of challenges | “You have made changes to improve your health before, you can do it again” |
3.Opportunity, physical and social environment cues that make it more likely to engage in walking | “It there a local park you have been waiting to visit? Use it as an opportunity to get out of the house and do more steps!” |
The algorithm can also choose not to send a message (category no feedback).
The algorithm can also choose not to send a message (category no motivation).