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Title: Technology Utilisation and Engagement in Physical Activity of Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Language: English
Authors: Patricia West (ORCID 0000-0002-0404-7266), Karla Palmer (ORCID 0000-0002-1638-5350), Brian Abery (ORCID 0000-0003-1998-6511), Jessica Sender (ORCID 0000-0001-9249-4981), Alli Walsh (ORCID 0009-0006-9848-7233), Gwen Wyatt (ORCID 0000-0003-1608-8505)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2026 39(1).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 31
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Affordances, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Research Methodology, Students with Disabilities, Technology Uses in Education, Measurement Techniques
Geographic Terms: United States, Spain, China, Australia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Sweden, Iceland, Brazil, Italy, South Korea, Netherlands
DOI: 10.1111/jar.70193
ISSN: 1360-2322
1468-3148
Abstract: Background: Low levels of physical activity (PA) among adolescents with intellectual disabilities are a serious health concern that increases the risk for chronic health conditions. This scoping review examines technology utilisation that supports PA engagement among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework, major web-based searches were conducted. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Forty-five studies met eligibility. Forty-four studies utilised technology devices to quantify PA behaviours and address measurement practices. Limited studies utilised technology to influence PA engagement, but suggested the potential value for improving PA participation, duration and intensity to support this population. Conclusions: Findings highlight the limited utilisation of technology to assist with supporting PA among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Further, there is a need to emphasise the incorporation of adolescents' perspectives in the development and implementation of future technology-driven interventions to improve PA engagement.
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  Data: Background: Low levels of physical activity (PA) among adolescents with intellectual disabilities are a serious health concern that increases the risk for chronic health conditions. This scoping review examines technology utilisation that supports PA engagement among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Guided by Arksey and O'Malley's framework, major web-based searches were conducted. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Forty-five studies met eligibility. Forty-four studies utilised technology devices to quantify PA behaviours and address measurement practices. Limited studies utilised technology to influence PA engagement, but suggested the potential value for improving PA participation, duration and intensity to support this population. Conclusions: Findings highlight the limited utilisation of technology to assist with supporting PA among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Further, there is a need to emphasise the incorporation of adolescents' perspectives in the development and implementation of future technology-driven interventions to improve PA engagement.
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