Gamified Self-Tracking: The Role of Motivation in Digital Health Engagement
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https://doi.org/10.58812/jes.v1i01.5Keywords:
gamification, digital health, self-tracking, motivation, user engagementAbstract
Gamification has been widely adopted in digital health platforms to enhance user engagement in self-tracking activities. This study investigates how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation affect self-tracking frequency and engagement quality. Using a survey-based approach with 212 users of health tracking apps, results reveal that intrinsic motivation significantly predicts consistent engagement, while extrinsic elements like rewards boost short-term interaction. Implications for sustainable digital health behavior are discussed.
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