Parental Perspectives on the Use of Smartwatch Activity Trackers by Young Children: Qualitative Study
Parents reported developmental stage or abilities and temperament as relevant considerations related to the feasibility of smartwatch activity tracker use by young children. Parents also indicated that there is a potential role for these devices in young, less active children.
Authors
- Amber Beynon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1302-4429)
- Courtenay Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8141-5432)
- Raymond J. Davey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5651-6602)
- Sarah Stearne
- Juliana Zabatiero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6815-7544)
- Charlotte Lund Rasmussen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2193-5019)
- Amity Campbell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6461-6280)
- Leon Straker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7786-4128)
- Danica Hendry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8701-2212)
Institutions
- Curtin University (AU)
- ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/79851
- Primary Topic
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00