Asegul Hulus, Esat Hulus, Erman Dogan

eBook, ePUB

Beyond the Metrics (eBook, ePUB)

The Psychological Impact of Fitness Technology on Self-Image and Social Anxiety

Beschreibung

Beyond the Metrics examines how fitness technology subtly affects self-image, social anxiety, and mental well-being through wearables, performance monitoring, and digital affirmation. It uniquely combines academic insights with their practical experiences in competitive sports, user experience, and psychosocial research. It critically examines how fitness technology, while intended to be empowering, can paradoxically lead to self-objectification, social comparison, and performance anxiety. The authors explore the mental health effects of focusing on numbers related to the body, including body dysmorphia in bodybuilding and anxiety from online fitness tracking and social media. This timely book uses sports science, psychology, user experience (UX), and gender studies to explore the risks and potential solutions. Perfect for researchers, mental health professionals, athletes, and tech designers.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• ohne Kopierschutz
• Größe: 2.31MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech
• Entspricht WCAG Level AA Standards

Autor

Dr. Asegul "Ace" Hulus is an Assistant Professor in Computing and a global expert in AI, UX, and HCI. She is a prolific S.T.E.A.M. researcher and serves in leadership roles at ACM-W and other international bodies.
Esat Hulus is a professional bodybuilder and PhD candidate in Sports Science. He is a multi-award-winning physique competitor and integrates his academic work with high-level athletic training.
Dr. Erman Dogan is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Sports Management Department. His research focuses on sport psychology and sociology, with publications across national and international platforms.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781839997921
• Artikelnr.: 76005617