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ArticleBrain and behavior2025

Enhancing Marathon Enthusiast Engagement Through AI: A Quantitative Study on the Role of Social Media in Sports Communication.

Wei Cheng, Yu Tian, Meng Na

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Wei ChengSchool of Sports Media, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1541-1449
Yu TianSchool of Sports Media, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4364-2449
Meng NaGraduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2504-5371

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Abstract

purposeThis study explores the impact of AI-driven personalization, interactive features, and real-time feedback on user engagement and experience among marathon enthusiasts.

methodBy integrating uses and gratifications theory (UGT), self-determination theory (SDT), and the technology acceptance model (TAM), the research examines how these AI-driven elements influence user behavior on marathon-related social media platforms. A quantitative approach using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to data from 400 Chinese marathon enthusiasts.

findingsThe findings reveal that AI-driven personalized content significantly enhances user engagement and experience, with user engagement partially mediating this relationship. Interactive features are crucial for building a sense of community but have a less direct impact on user experience. Real-time feedback significantly improves user engagement, particularly for users with higher technological proficiency.

conclusionThis research contributes to the understanding of user engagement in AI-enhanced environments and provides practical insights for designing more personalized and interactive platforms for marathon enthusiasts. Future studies should explore the long-term effects, cultural factors, and ethical considerations of AI-driven personalization.

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Artificial IntelligenceCommunicationMarathon RunningSocial MediaAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSportsYoung AdultAI‐driven personalizationmarathon enthusiastsreal‐time feedbacksocial mediauser engagement

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PMCPMC12171243

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