Working Papers

Working Papers

The 10,000 Steps Working Papers is a series of brief reports explaining research conducted by 10,000 Steps.

Paper 22 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program 2019
Paper 22 examines the awareness levels of the 10,000 Steps program within Australian adults in 2019 via an online omnibus survey, and determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness.
Paper 21 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program 2018
Paper 21 examines the awareness levels of the 10,000 Steps program within Australian adults in 2018 via an online omnibus survey, and determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness.
Paper 20 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program 2017
Paper 20 examines the awareness levels of the 10,000 Steps program within Australian adults in 2017, and determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness.
Paper 19 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program 2014 to 2016
Paper 19 examines the awareness of the 10,000 Steps program within Australian adults between 2014 and 2016, and determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness.
Paper 18 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2014
Paper 18 examines the 2014 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Paper 17 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2013
Paper 17 examines the 2013 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Paper 16 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2012
Paper 16 examines the 2012 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Paper 15 - 10,000 Steps Workplaces Evaluation
Paper 15 details the findings of an online survey of 10,000 Steps Providers evaluating the strategies and perceived usefulness of the 10,000 Steps program and resources within workplaces.
Paper 14 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2011
Paper 14 examines the 2011 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Paper 13 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2010
Paper 13 examines the 2010 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Paper 12 - 10,000 Steps in the Primary School Environment: A Pilot Study, 2010
Paper 12 assess the applicability of the 10,000 Steps Program and its resources in the primary school environment.
Paper 11 - Pedometer Reliability, Validity and Feasibility Report, 2010
Paper 11 details the findings of the reliability, validity and feasibility of several pedometer models in comparison to current 10,000 Steps branded Yamax SW200 pedometer.
Paper 10 - 10,000 Steps in Primary Schools: Survey of Primary School Providers, 2010
Paper 10 details the findings of an online survey of 10,000 Steps Providers who may have implemented the 10,000 Steps program and/or its resources into a primary school environment.
Paper 9 - National Awareness of the 10,000 Steps Program, 2009
Paper 9 examines the awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Australia. This study examined the 2009 national awareness levels and determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness.
Paper 8 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2009
Paper 8 examines the 2009 awareness levels, determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Paper 7 - 10,000 Steps Workplace Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workplaces
Paper 7 details the results of three focus groups conducted to determine the applicability of the 10,000 Steps workplace program in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) workplaces.
Paper 6 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland 2008
Paper 6 examines the 2008 awareness levels; determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Paper 5 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland, 2007
Paper 5 details the awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland. This study examined the 2007 awareness levels; determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Paper 4 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland, 2006
Paper 4 examines the 2006 awareness levels; determined if demographic variables were associated with awareness; and finally compared the levels of awareness between 2005 and 2006.
Paper 3 - Survey of current 10,000 Steps Step Log users
Paper 3 details the findings of a survey of 10,000 Steps online Step Log users. This study highlighted the efficiency and availability of the resources on the 10,000 Steps website for individuals and identified the characteristics of current Step Log users.
Paper 2 - Audit of 10,000 Steps Providers
Paper 2 details the findings of an audit in early 2006 of 10,000 Steps Providers. This study highlighted the Providers use of the 10,000 Steps programs and resources since the program rolled out nationally in 2004.
Paper 1 - Awareness of the 10,000 Steps program across Queensland, 2005
Paper 1 examines Queensland residents’ awareness of the 10,000 Steps program and identifies the sub-groups of the Queensland population that are less likely to be aware of 10,000 Steps.