Carmen Castaneda-Sceppa

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CHI '212nd AuthorHonorable MentionFitness Tracking & Physical Activity Monitoring +1

StoryMap: Using Social Modeling and Self-Modeling for Supporting Physical Activity Among Low-SES Families

Physical activity (PA) is crucial for reducing the risk of obesity, an epidemic that disproportionately burdens families of low-socioeconomic status (SES). While fitness tracking tools can increase PA awareness, more work is needed to examine (1) how such tools can help people benefit from their social environment, an…

CSCW '205th+ AuthorHealth, Caregiving, and Chatbots

Go&Grow: An Evaluation of a Pervasive Social Exergame for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

Caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) experience higher rates of stress, social isolation, and poor mental and physical health compared to non-caregiving populations. There is a vital need for engaging, sustainable, and scalable resources to support social, physical and emotional wellbeing amongst caregivers of PW…

CHI '202nd AuthorMental Health Apps & Online Support Communities +1

Storywell: Designing for Family Fitness App Motivation by Using Social Rewards and Reflection

Physical activity (PA) is critical for reducing the risk of obesity, a prevalent health concern that burdens low-socioeconomic status (SES) households. While self-tracking apps can increase PA, encouraging app engagement remains a challenge, thus limiting the app's efficacy. To understand how to better support caregiv…

CSCW '193rd AuthorHealth and Caregiving

Caring for Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers: A Qualitative Study Investigating Opportunities for Exergame Innovation

The number of informal caregivers for family members with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is rising dramatically in the United States.AD caregivers disproportionately experience numerous health problems and are often isolated with little support. An active lifestyle can help prevent and mitigate physical and psychological he…

CHI '192nd AuthorMental Health Apps & Online Support Communities +1

Social Reflections on Fitness Tracking Data: A Study with Families in Low-SES Neighborhoods

Wearable activity trackers can encourage physical activity (PA)—a behavior critical for preventing obesity and reducing the risks of chronic diseases. However, prior work has rarely explored how these tools can leverage family support or help people think about strategies for being active—wo factors necessary for achi…

CHI '182nd AuthorFitness Tracking & Physical Activity Monitoring

Family Health Promotion in Low-SES Neighborhoods: A Two-Month Study of Wearable Activity Tracking

Low-socioeconomic status (SES) families face increased barriers to physical activity (PA)—a behavior critical for reducing and preventing chronic disease. Research has explored how wearable PA trackers can encourage increased activity, and how the adoption of such trackers is driven by people’s emotions and social nee…

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