Gamification of the Strava application and the engagement of Sun Runners group runners

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https://doi.org/10.12662/2359-618xregea.v14i1.p120-137.2025

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Strava app, game marketing, engagement marketing, experiential marketing

Abstract

This study focused on a group of amateur athletes who use the Strava app for self-monitoring to identify how gamification used in the Strava app can engage runners from the Sun Runners group to do their physical activities and improve their performance. A descriptive and qualitative approach was used, with a questionnaire being applied to the 64 runners in the group and an analysis of the Strava app's features. The results show that the segments, training, awards, maps, and challenges features are the most effective in helping athletes achieve their training goals. In addition, the feedback and performance analysis features contribute to the continuous improvement of runners' performance. It is concluded that gamification in Strava stimulates user engagement in the running and promotes the search for personal improvement.

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Daniela Morgana Wilbert, Faculdade IENH

Bacharela em Administração de Empresas na Faculdade IENH. Novo Hamburgo - RS - BR.

Luciane Pereira Viana, Faculdade IENH/ Universidade Feevale

Pós-doutora em Administração. Doutora em Diversidade Cultural e Inclusão Social na Universidade Feevale, Bolsista Taxa PROSUC CAPES. Mestre em Processos e Manifestações Culturais na Universidade Feevale, Bacharel em Administração de Empresas, MBA em Estratégia de Marketing e Formação Pedagógica pela mesma instituição. Professora na Faculdade IENH. Novo Hamburgo - RS – BR.

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2025-02-04

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WILBERT, Daniela Morgana; VIANA, Luciane Pereira. Gamification of the Strava application and the engagement of Sun Runners group runners. Journal Of Management Analysis, Fortaleza, v. 14, n. 1, p. 120–137, 2025. DOI: 10.12662/2359-618xregea.v14i1.p120-137.2025. Disponível em: https://unichristus.emnuvens.com.br/gestao/article/view/5081. Acesso em: 9 jun. 2025.

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