Theory, Research and Practice
From: Wellbeing in the Making: Peoples’ Experiences with Wearable Activity Trackers
Need | Description | Questionnaire items “During this experience I felt…” |
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Autonomy | Feeling like you are the cause of your own actions rather than feeling that external forces or pressure are the cause of your action | That my choices were based on my true interests and values Free to do things my own way That my choices expressed my “true self” |
Competence | Feeling that you are very capable and effective in your actions rather than feeling incompetent or ineffective | That I was successfully completing difficult tasks and projects That I was taking on and mastering hard challenges Very capable in what I did |
Relatedness | Feeling that you have regular intimate contact with people who care about you rather than feeling lonely and uncared of | A sense of contact with people who care for me, and whom I care for Close and connected with other people who are important to me A strong sense of intimacy with the people I spent time with |
Self-actualization | Feeling that you are developing your best potentials and making life meaningful rather than feeling stagnant and that life does not have much meaning | That I was “becoming who I really am” A sense of deeper purpose in life A deeper understanding of myself and my place in the universe |
Physical thriving | Feeling that your body is healthy and well-taken care of rather than feeling out of shape and unhealthy | That I got enough exercise and was in excellent physical condition That my body was getting just what it needed A strong sense of physical well-being |
Pleasure-stimulation | Feeling that you get plenty of enjoyment and pleasure rather than feeling bored and understimulated by life | That I was experiencing new sensations and activities Intense physical pleasure and enjoyment That I had found new sources and types of stimulation for myself |
Luxury | Feeling that you have plenty of money to buy most of what you want rather than feeling like a poor person who has no nice possessions | Able to buy most of the things I want That I had nice things and possessions That I got plenty of money |
Security | Feeling safe and in control of your life rather than feeling uncertain and threatened by your circumstances | That my life was structured and predictable Glad that I have a comfortable set of routines and habits Safe from threats and uncertainties |
Popularity | Feeling that you are liked, respected, and have influence over others rather than feeling like a person whose advice or opinion nobody is interested in | That I was a person whose advice others seek out and follow That I strongly influenced others’ beliefs and behavior That I had strong impact on what other people did |
Self-esteem | Feeling that you are a worthy person who is as good as anyone else rather than feeling like a ‘‘loser” | That I had many positive qualities Quite satisfied with who I am A strong sense of self-respect |