Table 5 Impact of text messages on bus use and physical activity behaviours, surveys N = 29
Behaviour | Response % (n) | Illustrative quotes about impact of text messages |
|---|---|---|
Bus Use |  | Well, I think the text messages, I found that for me, personally, were a little redundant because these were messages that I already knew. [P178]. I don’t think so. But I mean, it’s hard to know. Definitely not in that moment, whether subconsciously it helped me stay more aware. Overall, I don’t think so. [P247] It was a good reminder to do some physical activity, but it didn’t really affect my behaviour, I guess. It’s a good reminder [P88] I think it was already on my mind because of maybe the notifications about reaching targets and things. So, it wasn’t like it reminded me to do it or anything. [P69] |
 The text messages made no difference to my bus use | 55 (16) | |
 The text messages made me think about increasing my bus use | 38 (11) | |
 The text messages made me increase my bus use | 7 (2) | |
Physical Activity | Â | |
 The text messages made no difference to my PA | 55 (16) | |
 The text messages made me think about increasing my PA | 34 (10) | |
 The text messages made me increase my PA | 10 (3) |