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Publication Date: 2006-Dec
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An Investigation of the Motivational Effects of Talking Pedometers among Children with Visual Impairments and Deaf-Blindness
Lieberman, Lauren J.; Stuart, Moira E.; Hand, Karen; Robinson, Barbara
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v100 n12 p726-736 Dec 2006
This study sought to determine the effects of using a talking pedometer on walking behavior and the value placed on walking by 22 children who are visually impaired or deaf-blind. The results revealed that the children were motivated to set challenging goals for increasing daily activity levels through the feedback provided by the talking pedometers.
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Visual Impairments, Assistive Technology, Measurement Equipment, Deaf Blind, Goal Orientation, Self Efficacy, Motivation, Feedback, Summer Programs, Resident Camp Programs, Preadolescents, Physical Activity Level
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