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Using a think‐aloud methodology to understand online physical activity information search experiences and preferences of parents of children and youth with disabilities
Author(s) -
Natkunam Tharsheka,
Tristani Lauren,
Peers Danielle,
FraserThomas Jessica,
LatimerCheung Amy E.,
BassettGunter Rebecca
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12775
Subject(s) - think aloud protocol , psychology , the internet , affect (linguistics) , information seeking , online search , read aloud , applied psychology , medical education , computer science , world wide web , medicine , information retrieval , communication , political science , usability , human–computer interaction , reading (process) , law
Background The Internet is a preferred source of physical activity (PA) information. However, limited research exists regarding the experiences of parents of children and youth with disabilities (CYWD) in searching for PA programme information online. This research examined the experiences and preferences of parents of CYWD in searching for PA programme information online. Method Parents of CYWD ( n = 10) participated in a think‐aloud exercise while searching for PA programme information online. Following the think‐aloud exercise, semi‐structured interviews were used to further understand parents’ experiences and preferences in searching for PA programme information online. Results Parents identified key features that contributed to a positive online search experience. Additionally, parents noted challenges and resulting negative affect that was experienced. Conclusions This research can inform the development and dissemination of online PA programme information that is accessible and relevant to the preferences of parents of CYWD and can facilitate positive search experiences.