Beyond the Metrics: The Psychological Impact of Fitness Technology on Self-Image and Social Anxiety

Asegul Hulus; Esat Hulus; Erman Do?an

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.

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Preface
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1 - The Double-Edged Sword of Fitness Technology
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2 - Theoretical Foundations
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3 - Methodological Approach
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4 - The Positive Side—Motivation and Enhanced Physical Self-Concept
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5 - The Negative Side—Social Comparison and Social Physique Anxiety
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6 - Balancing the Dual Impact—How to Use Fitness Technology Responsibly
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7 - The Bigger Picture—Fitness Technology in a Digital World
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8 - Key Findings and Implications
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9 - Conclusion—Toward a Balanced Future in Fitness Technology
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10 - Final Remarks Part 1
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11 - Final Remarks Part 2
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12 - Final Remarks Part 3
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Preface
pp vii-viii

1 - The Double-Edged Sword of Fitness Technology
pp 1-4

2 - Theoretical Foundations
pp 5-10

3 - Methodological Approach
pp 11-18

4 - The Positive Side—Motivation and Enhanced Physical Self-Concept
pp 19-24

5 - The Negative Side—Social Comparison and Social Physique Anxiety
pp 25-30

6 - Balancing the Dual Impact—How to Use Fitness Technology Responsibly
pp 31-36

7 - The Bigger Picture—Fitness Technology in a Digital World
pp 37-42

8 - Key Findings and Implications
pp 43-52

9 - Conclusion—Toward a Balanced Future in Fitness Technology
pp 53-60

10 - Final Remarks Part 1
pp 61-66

11 - Final Remarks Part 2
pp 67-68

12 - Final Remarks Part 3
pp 69-74

References
pp 75-76

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