Running Unplugged: A Pilot Study on Technological Disengagement and Identity Disruption Among Distance Runners
Published online on February 18, 2026
Abstract
American Behavioral Scientist, Ahead of Print.
This study explores the emotional and identity-related dimensions of disconnecting from smartwatch use in distance running. Using a collaborative autoethnographic approach, it examines the experiences of two middle-aged, non-elite runners transitioning ...
This study explores the emotional and identity-related dimensions of disconnecting from smartwatch use in distance running. Using a collaborative autoethnographic approach, it examines the experiences of two middle-aged, non-elite runners transitioning ...