Tendencies and characteristics of public fitness behavior in the digital era
An Internet ethnography study based on the K Community in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22074651 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chen Jia (0009-0006-5193-4964), Dongjie Chen (0000-0003-0950-7636, Guangdong University of Education), Songdong Ye (0000-0001-8251-7414, South China Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1414837-1414837 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1414837 |
| PMID | 39498106 |
| OpenAlex | W4403617157 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 44 |
Introduction: The deep integration of media technologies into fitness activities in the era of digital intelligence has created a new and evolving landscape for public fitness. This transformation significantly impacts the practices and experiences of fitness. Methods: This study employs Internet ethnography as a qualitative research methodology, focusing on the daily activities of participants in a digital fitness community known as the K-community. Through immersive observation and analysis, the research seeks to uncover the evolving patterns and characteristics of fitness practices in China during the digital era. Results: As media technology and network culture advance, participants in digital fitness increasingly display fragmented, digitized, entertaining, ritualized, and highly socialized behaviors. These traits reflect the community's desire for varied and complex exercise experiences within the context of modern technology. Discussion: The evolution of fitness behavior not only reflects the operational principles of contemporary media technologies but also encapsulates the essence of popular culture in the digital age. This study enhances our comprehension of fitness practices in digital environments and their wider cultural ramifications
China · Digital media · Ethnography · Geography · Multimedia · Political science · Sociology · The Internet · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Environmental Engineering and Cultural Studies · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |