What motivates participants: a qualitative analysis of gamification and financial incentives to increase physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events, but many people who are most at-risk do not get enough exercise. In the BE ACTIVE randomized controlled trial, - a study in which text messages were used to communicate with participants- game playing (gamification), financial incentives, and the combination of gamification plus financial incentives increased physical activity from baseline more than control over a 12-month intervention period. Participants randomized to gamification plus financial incentives maintained a significantly greater increase than control over the 6-month post-intervention follow-up. To understand the impact of the interventions on motivation and performance we conducted semi-structured interviews with a subset of participants.<

SUBMITTER: Ryu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12083105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature