Facebook Boosts Fitness Through Positive Social Pressure
Facebook can help motivate fitness seekers to perform better, according to a research study by Derek Foster, Conor Linehan and Shaun Lawson at the U.K. University of Lincoln's Social Computing Research Center.
Fitness gurus often recommend finding a workout partner to stay motivated, and now we’ve unearthed a study showing how Facebook can supply that same type of positive peer pressure.
Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Lincoln gave digital pedometers to ten study participants and asked them all to use a Facebook application called Step Matron.
We’ve been unable to locate Step Matron on Facebook, and have made inquiries about where to find it. I wouldn’t be surprised if the study authors — Derek Foster, Conor Linehan and Shaun Lawson — have the application on hold pending some major licensing deal.
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