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A systematic review of intention to use fitness apps (2020–2023)

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  • Salvador Angosto

    (University of Murcia
    Universidad de Sevilla)

  • Jerónimo García-Fernández

    (Universidad de Sevilla)

  • Moisés Grimaldi-Puyana

    (Universidad de Sevilla)

Abstract

Technology advances and digital transformation are constantly growing, resulting in an increase in the number of sports-related technologies and apps on the market, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to update a comprehensive evaluation of the literature published since 2020 on the desire to use and embrace fitness and physical activity-related apps. Using the PERSiST adapted from the PRISMA 2020 statement, a total of 29 articles that provide assessment models of sports consumers’ desires to utilise fitness applications were discovered. Several major conclusions emerge from the findings: (1) the use of alternative models to the Technology Acceptance Model has increased in recent years with new theories not derived from that model now being associated with it; (2) studies in Europe are increasing as well as a specifical interest in fitness apps; (3) the UTAUT and UTAUT2 model are more widely used within the sport sector and new models appear connected with behaviour intentions; and (4) the number of exogenous and endogenous variables that are linked to the main technology acceptance variables and their behavioral intentions is diverse within the academic literature. These findings could help technology managers to increase user communication, physical activity levels and participation in their fitness centres, as well as to modify the policies and services of sports organisations.

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  • Salvador Angosto & Jerónimo García-Fernández & Moisés Grimaldi-Puyana, 2023. "A systematic review of intention to use fitness apps (2020–2023)," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:10:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-023-02011-3
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-02011-3
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