An Examination of the Relationship Between Motivation, Physical Activity, and Wearable Activity Monitor Use

Wearable physical activity (PA) monitors are widely promoted as a means to motivate people to be more active, but the motivational profile of users has never been assessed. This study’s purpose was to classify adult users by their motivational regulation scores and examine how these profiles were associated with moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). Current users ( N = 320) recruited across the United States completed a Web-based survey. Motivational...