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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Behavioral Science
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Smartwatch gamification shows potential for fitness apps but lacks conclusive evidence due to uniform designs.
  • Individual differences in user preferences and needs are critical for effective gamification but often overlooked.
  • Existing user modeling for tailored gamification faces limitations with traditional rating scales and correlational analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance smartwatch-based gamification by developing an innovative user modeling approach for tailored physical exercise motivation.
  • To incorporate individual preferences and needs for game elements into user segmentation using the maximum difference scaling (MaxDiff) technique.
  • To overcome limitations of traditional methods by employing MaxDiff for more accurate user segmentation and tailored gamification solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted two MaxDiff experiments with 378 smartwatch users to analyze preferences and motivational drivers for 16 game elements.
  • Utilized latent class statistical models to identify distinct user segments based on their responses to gamification elements.
  • Developed prediction models for rapid classification of future users into appropriate segments for personalized gamification.

Main Results:

  • Identified three distinct user segments based on preferences for gamification elements.
  • Uncovered four motivational segments: goals, immersive experiences, rewards, and social comparison, highlighting user heterogeneity.
  • Observed significant differences between preference-based and motivation-based segments, indicating a gap between enjoyment and motivational impact.

Conclusions:

  • This study pioneers MaxDiff-based user segmentation for tailored smartwatch gamification to promote physical exercise.
  • Provides a detailed understanding of game element preferences and effectiveness across diverse smartwatch user segments.
  • Supports MaxDiff experiments as a superior alternative to surveys for capturing user heterogeneity in health applications.