Abstract
When a family is engaged in healthy living practices together, it enhances the quality of life for all individuals. However, when members in families are separated over distance, the everyday encouragement and support may shift and obstacles arise within the family. In this study, we investigate non-collocated family members’ practices of healthy living, their perspectives on their family's healthy living activities, and what obstacles exist regarding collaboration on their family health. We conducted an interview study with 26 independently living participants representing “elderly parents” and “adult children” in a family dynamic. We present members’ practices and strategies for sustainable healthy living activities. We also explore members’ creative use of technology for health promotion and describe existing obstacles that prevent families to effectively collaborate in healthy living. Based on our findings, we suggest design implications to support family members living apart on their efforts to cultivate health within their families.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 102559 |
| Journal | International Journal of Human Computer Studies |
| Volume | 146 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We thank the anonymous reviewers for their thoughtful feedback on earlier versions of the paper. We also would like to thank the family participants for making this study possible. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Smart and Connected Health Award No. 1502176. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Distance
- Family
- Family collaboration
- Family health
- Healthy living
- Heath
- Intergenerational
