Enhancing physical activity: autistic perspectives on co-designing applications
| dc.contributor.author | Kalala, Jedidah | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Martin, Toby (Psychology) | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Glazebrook, Cheryl (Kinesiology and Recreation Management) | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Montgomery, Janine | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-11T18:56:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-11T18:56:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-08-27 | |
| dc.date.submitted | 2024-08-27T17:51:57Z | en_US |
| dc.date.submitted | 2024-09-06T16:42:21Z | en_US |
| dc.date.submitted | 2024-09-11T18:42:19Z | en_US |
| dc.degree.discipline | Psychology | |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Arts (M.A.) | |
| dc.description.abstract | People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often do not engage in the recommended levels of physical activity compared to their neurotypical peers. Although these patterns are more pronounced in adolescence and adulthood most of the research has focused on the experiences of children. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and co-design methodology, the current study explored the experiences of adolescents and adults (N = 4) by conducting a series of workshops and asking participants about their physical activity engagement. It also introduced two physical activity applications, Move Improve and Exercise Buddy and asked participants to provide feedback and general guidance about what app features they found useful. Participants were also asked to share their experiences being part of a co-design study. The primary goals of this research were to elucidate the experiences of individuals on the spectrum when using apps designed to improve physical activity. Given the unique methodology employed, it also aimed to understand autistic perspectives on codesign research methods. Finally, the research intended to explore barriers and facilitators of physical activity from those on the spectrum. Findings from the current study highlighted the need for app customization features and detailed research outlines to facilitate both app engagement and research participation. | |
| dc.description.note | October 2024 | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Research Manitoba | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/38571 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | |
| dc.subject | Physical Activity (physical activity) | |
| dc.subject | Apps | |
| dc.subject | Co-design | |
| dc.title | Enhancing physical activity: autistic perspectives on co-designing applications | |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |
| local.subject.manitoba | no | |
| project.funder.name | University of Manitoba, Psychology Graduate Fund |