Using a Think Aloud Methodology to Understand Physical Activity Internet Search Experiences and Preferences of Parents of Children/Youth with Disabilities

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dc.contributor.advisorBasett-Gunter, Rebecca
dc.creatorNatkunam, Tharsheka
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-05T14:58:34Z
dc.date.available2019-03-05T14:58:34Z
dc.date.copyright2018-12-11
dc.date.issued2019-03-05
dc.date.updated2019-03-05T14:58:34Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractThis research examined the physical activity (PA) internet search experiences and preferences of parents of children/youth with disability (CYWD). A sample of parents of CYWD (n=10) participated in a prompted think aloud process (i.e., verbalize thoughts) while searching for PA information online. Researchers observed the parents and gathered information regarding their experience and preferences. Using an inductive thematic analysis of the parents think aloud responses, the following emerged as key themes regarding online PA information needs: Know exactly what programs they offer, Keep it very very simple, and More work for parents to find something. Parents used as an online evaluation criterion, including information parents considered important, to determine the suitability of the program for their CYWD. An improved understanding of parents experiences and preferences while searching for PA information can inform how PA or disability organizations structure their websites to create positive search experiences.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/35904
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectKinesiology
dc.subject.keywordsPhysical activity
dc.subject.keywordsDisability
dc.subject.keywordsYouth
dc.subject.keywordsParents
dc.subject.keywordsInternet search
dc.subject.keywordsInformation seeking
dc.subject.keywordsThink aloud
dc.titleUsing a Think Aloud Methodology to Understand Physical Activity Internet Search Experiences and Preferences of Parents of Children/Youth with Disabilities
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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