Using photovoice to explore young women’s experiences of behaviour change techniques in physical activity mobile apps

Table 3 Summary of themes and sub-themes from photovoice and interview data

Central organising theme 1	Mobile app techniques that influenced physical activity
Theme	Logging and monitoring physical activity
Subthemes:	Fosters a sense of achievement
	Indicators should be personalised and meaningful
	Tracking has no effect on motivation for some users
	Inability to track is demotivating
Theme	Reminders and prompts
Subthemes:	Need to exercise
	Ineffective reminders were perceived differently
	Lack of reminders means no accountability
Theme	Workout videos and written instructions
Subthemes:	Improve knowledge and confidence
	Help overcome environmental barriers
	Trainers need to be relatable
	High intensity experiences lead to disengagement
	Both choice and guidance are important
Theme	Social features
Subthemes:	Potential to motivate but privacy concerns
Subthemes:	Young women uninterested in using apps with friends
Central organising theme 2	External factors that influenced motivation and physical activity
Theme:	Social features
Subthemes:	Friends and family positively motivate young women
	Groups are safe spaces to do exercise
	Social support is more effective outdoors

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