Effects of gain-versus loss-framed performance feedback on the use of fitness apps: Mediating role of exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations of exercise

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Highlights：

• We examined the effect of message framing on intentions to use a fitness app (IUFA).

• The gain-framed message had a positive effect on exercise self-efficacy (ESE).

• Exercise self-efficacy made a significant positive impact on outcome expectations of exercise.

• Outcome expectations of exercise (OEE) had a strong effect on intentions to use a fitness app.

• The effect of gain-framed messages on IUFA was fully mediated by ESE and OEE.

摘要

•We examined the effect of message framing on intentions to use a fitness app (IUFA).•The gain-framed message had a positive effect on exercise self-efficacy (ESE).•Exercise self-efficacy made a significant positive impact on outcome expectations of exercise.•Outcome expectations of exercise (OEE) had a strong effect on intentions to use a fitness app.•The effect of gain-framed messages on IUFA was fully mediated by ESE and OEE.

论文关键词：Fitness app,Persuasive technology,Mobile health technology,Gain frame,Self-efficacy,Persuasion

论文评审过程：Received 4 April 2017, Revised 30 July 2017, Accepted 5 September 2017, Available online 5 September 2017, Version of Record 11 September 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.09.006