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Malene Rob Kolnes1, Karsten Øvretveit1,2
1Department of Education and Sports Science, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Strava use impacts runner motivation differently based on individual factors and how the app is used. While it can boost training, it may also cause stress and pressure, especially during difficult periods.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Strava is a popular running app, but its effect on runner motivation is not well understood.
- Understanding motivational influences is crucial for sustained athletic engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Strava usage, self-efficacy, achievement goals, and fitness in club runners.
- To explore how Strava's features and user-reported experiences influence motivation.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of survey data from 225 active club runners using validated instruments.
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended survey responses to understand user experiences.
Main Results:
- High self-efficacy and achievement goal scores were prevalent.
- Higher endurance capacity correlated with greater self-efficacy and task-approach goals.
- Deleting sessions due to pace was linked to other-avoidance goals.
- Strava offered benefits (feedback, routine, social connection) but also drawbacks (pressure, comparison, stress).
Conclusions:
- Strava's motivational impact is context-dependent, influenced by app features and individual usage patterns.
- Runners may adapt their Strava use to manage motivation and mitigate negative effects.
- The app's influence on motivation is complex, involving both positive and negative psychological outcomes.
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