On the body of the consumer: performance-seeking with wearables and health and fitness apps
Abstract
Contributing to critical digital health research and the sociology of health consumption, this study investigates the phenomenon of self‐tracking and interpretation of consumer data via wearable technology and mobile fitness software applications (apps). It critically analyses qualitative data collected from members of running communities in the UK who are heavy users of apps and wearables. The study seeks to understand the meaning and practise...
Paper Details
Title
On the body of the consumer: performance-seeking with wearables and health and fitness apps
Published Date
Mar 4, 2019
Volume
41
Issue
6
Pages
991 - 1004
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