Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience
BackgroundPhysical exercise is a widely recognized and practical approach to postnatal rehabilitation. In recent years, its delivery through mobile applications has become increasingly prevalent due to their accessibility and affordability. These mobile applications are crucial in supporting postpar...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-05-01
|
| Series: | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575049/full |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1849717519687876608 |
|---|---|
| author | Zhiyuan Wang Zheng Wang Rong Deng Meng Xia Liming Huang |
| author_facet | Zhiyuan Wang Zheng Wang Rong Deng Meng Xia Liming Huang |
| author_sort | Zhiyuan Wang |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | BackgroundPhysical exercise is a widely recognized and practical approach to postnatal rehabilitation. In recent years, its delivery through mobile applications has become increasingly prevalent due to their accessibility and affordability. These mobile applications are crucial in supporting postpartum women in restoring physical and mental well-being and promoting sustainable health behaviors. The intention to use such mobile applications is a key determinant of user behavior and offers valuable guidance for designing and improving digital health services. Despite this, current research has largely overlooked the intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications from the user experience perspective. This gap has contributed to a limited understanding of the specific needs of postpartum women, which are frequently underestimated or disregarded in the design process.ObjectiveThis study aims to identify the key factors influencing postpartum women’s use of postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications and to develop corresponding evaluation scales and behavioral models related to their intention to use. The ultimate goal is to promote the health and well-being of postpartum women while offering a theoretical foundation for future research and design practices in relevant domains.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Initially, user interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and a review of existing literature were conducted to identify the factors that postpartum women consider most important when evaluating postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications. These factors were then synthesized to develop an evaluation scale measuring users’ intention to use. Subsequently, exploratory factor analysis and linear regression analysis were applied to identify the key influencing factors, examine their relationships with intention to use, and construct a behavioral model reflecting the determinants of user intention.Results300 valid questionnaires were collected and used for factor analysis and linear regression analysis. The study identified five key factors. The standardized path coefficients between these factors and the intention to use were 0.254, 0.205, 0.198, 0.015, and 0.142, respectively. All factors, except factor 4 (p = 0.77), demonstrated statistically significant relationships with intention to use (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that exercise safety assurance, physical activity tracking, emotional social support, and health benefits significantly influence users’ intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications. In contrast, dialogue support does not have a direct effect.ConclusionPostpartum women using exercise rehabilitation mobile applications prioritized the practical features of these tools, particularly the safety and efficacy of the exercise regimens and the emotional and social support provided. These findings highlight the importance of aligning functional benefits with users’ health objectives. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-c496580b80a141be8737957eae9deb48 |
| institution | DOAJ |
| issn | 1664-1078 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2025-05-01 |
| publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Frontiers in Psychology |
| spelling | doaj-art-c496580b80a141be8737957eae9deb482025-08-20T03:12:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-05-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15750491575049Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experienceZhiyuan Wang0Zheng Wang1Rong Deng2Meng Xia3Liming Huang4School of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, ChinaSchool of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, ChinaSchool of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, ChinaSchool of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, ChinaSchool of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, ChinaBackgroundPhysical exercise is a widely recognized and practical approach to postnatal rehabilitation. In recent years, its delivery through mobile applications has become increasingly prevalent due to their accessibility and affordability. These mobile applications are crucial in supporting postpartum women in restoring physical and mental well-being and promoting sustainable health behaviors. The intention to use such mobile applications is a key determinant of user behavior and offers valuable guidance for designing and improving digital health services. Despite this, current research has largely overlooked the intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications from the user experience perspective. This gap has contributed to a limited understanding of the specific needs of postpartum women, which are frequently underestimated or disregarded in the design process.ObjectiveThis study aims to identify the key factors influencing postpartum women’s use of postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications and to develop corresponding evaluation scales and behavioral models related to their intention to use. The ultimate goal is to promote the health and well-being of postpartum women while offering a theoretical foundation for future research and design practices in relevant domains.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Initially, user interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and a review of existing literature were conducted to identify the factors that postpartum women consider most important when evaluating postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications. These factors were then synthesized to develop an evaluation scale measuring users’ intention to use. Subsequently, exploratory factor analysis and linear regression analysis were applied to identify the key influencing factors, examine their relationships with intention to use, and construct a behavioral model reflecting the determinants of user intention.Results300 valid questionnaires were collected and used for factor analysis and linear regression analysis. The study identified five key factors. The standardized path coefficients between these factors and the intention to use were 0.254, 0.205, 0.198, 0.015, and 0.142, respectively. All factors, except factor 4 (p = 0.77), demonstrated statistically significant relationships with intention to use (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that exercise safety assurance, physical activity tracking, emotional social support, and health benefits significantly influence users’ intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile applications. In contrast, dialogue support does not have a direct effect.ConclusionPostpartum women using exercise rehabilitation mobile applications prioritized the practical features of these tools, particularly the safety and efficacy of the exercise regimens and the emotional and social support provided. These findings highlight the importance of aligning functional benefits with users’ health objectives.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575049/fullexercise rehabilitationpostpartummaternal wellbeingdigital healthmobile healthintention to use |
| spellingShingle | Zhiyuan Wang Zheng Wang Rong Deng Meng Xia Liming Huang Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience Frontiers in Psychology exercise rehabilitation postpartum maternal wellbeing digital health mobile health intention to use |
| title | Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| title_full | Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| title_short | Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| title_sort | evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile application based on user experience |
| topic | exercise rehabilitation postpartum maternal wellbeing digital health mobile health intention to use |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575049/full |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT zhiyuanwang evaluationscaleandbehavioralmodelconstructionforintentiontousepostpartumexerciserehabilitationmobileapplicationbasedonuserexperience AT zhengwang evaluationscaleandbehavioralmodelconstructionforintentiontousepostpartumexerciserehabilitationmobileapplicationbasedonuserexperience AT rongdeng evaluationscaleandbehavioralmodelconstructionforintentiontousepostpartumexerciserehabilitationmobileapplicationbasedonuserexperience AT mengxia evaluationscaleandbehavioralmodelconstructionforintentiontousepostpartumexerciserehabilitationmobileapplicationbasedonuserexperience AT liminghuang evaluationscaleandbehavioralmodelconstructionforintentiontousepostpartumexerciserehabilitationmobileapplicationbasedonuserexperience |