Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
October 13, 2025Open Access

Living with Data: Exploring Physicalization Approaches to Sedentary Behavior Intervention for the Elderly

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

SHShanlian HuZZZhongjun Zhang

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Research through Design highlights the role of tangible artifacts in promoting self-reflection for older adults, suggesting a shift in sedentary behavior intervention strategies.

Key Points

  • The research demonstrates that using tangible artifacts can foster self-reflection in older adults, enhancing their awareness of sedentary behavior.
  • Key findings indicate that these physicalizations encourage family conversations and reflections on activity, transforming health data into everyday elements.
  • A long-term in-situ study employed qualitative methods to assess the impact of data physicalization on sedentary behavior intervention.
  • This approach signifies an important advancement in health interventions that integrate aesthetics and personal engagement in promoting wellbeing.

Cite This Study

Hu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ecfebf950606aabec09354https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2509.11059
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Age Unplugged: A Brief Narrative Review on the Intersection of Digital Tools, Sedentary and Physical Activity Behaviors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults2024 · 11 citations
  2. 2Sustainable Data-Driven Strategies and Active Well-Being: A Case Study2024
  3. 3Identifying Design Opportunities for Behavior Displacement for Intervening Sedentary Time among Older Adults2025
  4. 4Technology-Driven Physical Activity Research in Care Homes: A Reflective Narrative2025
  5. 5Designing participatory data physicalization as cultural connectors for a Quantified Us2026 · 1 citations