Competition
The participants expressed that the utilization of technology-based interventions for physical activity within a competitive framework, such as engaging with colleagues or friends, proved to be both motivating and enjoyable. This aspect emerged as a recurring motivation for their adoption of such interventions. The participants conveyed that their engagement and motivation to engage in physical activity were heightened through their involvement in step challenges or other competitive activities facilitated by technology-based interventions. The statement made by Participant C serves as an additional illustration of the prevailing theme, as they expressed their enjoyment in engaging in step challenges alongside their colleagues due to the enjoyable and motivating nature of observing who can accumulate the highest number of steps. The present theme underscores the role of competition in stimulating individuals to participate in physical activity interventions that incorporate technology, thereby offering them an enjoyable and captivating means to enhance their level of physical activity. Engaging in competitive activities has been found to enhance individuals’ motivation to partake in physical exercise, thereby facilitating improvements in their overall health and fitness levels.