Online Physical Activity Information: Will Typical Users Find Quality Information?

作者: Kelly K. Bonnar-Kidd , David R. Black , Marifran Mattson , Dan Coster

DOI: 10.1080/10410230802676763

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摘要: This study evaluated physical activity Web sites to determine quality, accuracy, and consistency with principles of the extended parallel process model (EPPM). Three keyword searches were conducted using 4 search engines find a sample N = 41 sites. raters JAMA benchmarks assess quality American College Sports Medicine Centers for Disease Control Prevention recommendations as well checking inclusion EPPM variables. Data analyzed descriptive statistics analysis variance least squares means. Only 22% high none highly accurate, most consistent EPPM. Quality ratings weakly associated accuracy. Educational .net rated significantly higher in government more often found by Yahoo Google. “Exercise”...

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