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GRANDPARENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON A MULTIGENERATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION
Studies examining associations among grandparents’ involvement and grandchildren’s lifestyle behaviors have been largely mixed or negative highlighting the need for interventions that help grandparents promote grandchildren’s healthy behaviors. The current study explored older adults’ interest in participating in a digital intervention with their grandchildren. As part of the intervention, grandparents and grandchildren would engage in weekly walks and use a mobile application to track their steps, photos and conversations. Twelve grandparents (63±6.5yrs; 75% female; 50% Hispanic) participated in qualitative interviews. Researchers asked open-ended questions to assess grandparents’ relationships with their grandchildren, motivation to participate, and feedback on prototypes. A 10-item systems usability questionnaire was also administered. Three researchers independently analyzed interview transcripts using a rapid assessment approach and reached consensus on key themes. Grandparents described having positive relationships with their grandchildren and used texts to schedule time with them; family dynamics (conflicts, divorce) influenced the amount of time they spent together. Grandparents’ motivation for participating in the intervention included the opportunity to enhance their relationship with their grandchild and improve their own health. Grandparents noted weekly walks would feasibly occur on the weekends given their grandchildren’s competing activities. They were receptive to proposed weekly session topics (e.g., sports/hobbies, ancestry, humor) and suggested other topics to discuss during weekly walks, such as faith/religion, morality, safety, and nutrition. They strongly agreed or agreed that they would use the prototypes frequently and found them easy to use (83% and 92%, respectively). Results from this study will inform the next iteration of intervention prototypes
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Formative Development of a Technology-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Grandparents and Grandchildren.
Physical inactivity is a major public health issue among older adults and children. This study presents preliminary results that will inform the development of a technology-based physical activity intervention for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 6-12 years old). The authors used an iterative user-centered design framework to gather quantitative data from grandparents (n = 35) and subsequently invited a subset of 12 of them to engage in qualitative interviews. Participants were 63.1 ± 9.8 years old, 80% female, 64% U.S.-born, 43% Hispanic, 66% single, and 40% <$15K income. The majority of grandparents reported mobile device proficiency, very close relationships with their grandchildren, and interest in participating in an intergenerational intervention. Four key themes related to family closeness, dynamics, routines, and technology informed intervention development. Next steps involved a pilot trial using Fitbits and a fully functioning technology-based prototype. Grandparents are uniquely positioned within their families to serve as agents of change in health-promoting interventions
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Formative Development of a Technology-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Physical inactivity is a major public health issue among older adults and children. This study presents preliminary results that will inform the development of a technology-based physical activity intervention for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 6-12 years old). The authors used an iterative user-centered design framework to gather quantitative data from grandparents (n = 35) and subsequently invited a subset of 12 of them to engage in qualitative interviews. Participants were 63.1 ± 9.8 years old, 80% female, 64% U.S.-born, 43% Hispanic, 66% single, and 40% <$15K income. The majority of grandparents reported mobile device proficiency, very close relationships with their grandchildren, and interest in participating in an intergenerational intervention. Four key themes related to family closeness, dynamics, routines, and technology informed intervention development. Next steps involved a pilot trial using Fitbits and a fully functioning technology-based prototype. Grandparents are uniquely positioned within their families to serve as agents of change in health-promoting interventions