The study explores how leaderboards influence healthy physical activity among users by introducing social connections and accountability. By sharing previously private activity levels, users feel motivated to engage more actively due to social influences and peer pressure. The study identifies how leaderboards can affect motivation, competition, and individual behavior, noting the variations of impact based on prior activity levels and the size of the leaderboard. Ultimately, this research sheds light on how social dynamics can enhance health-related initiatives in a digital context.
Leaderboards foster social connections among users, where revealing private activity levels enhances individual accountability, potentially motivating users to improve their physical activity through peer influence.
The presence of leaderboards not only encourages competition among individuals but also serves as a medium for social influence, prompting users to better their health-related behaviors.
Engaging in leaderboards introduces an element of accountability; users feel compelled to improve their activity levels as peers can see their performance, fostering a culture of motivation.
The study reveals that leaderboards can significantly impact healthful physical activity, with varying effects depending on usersâ prior activity levels and the size of the leaderboard.
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