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Multivariate analyses of variance with\n                      <jats:italic>post-hoc<\/jats:italic>\n                      tests were conducted.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The wearable device usage groups demonstrated higher intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, lower amotivation, and higher perseverance, cognitive flow, and behavioral flow than the non-using group, whereas proactiveness showed no significant difference. Regarding dropout, only the using-only group demonstrated significantly lower levels than the non-using group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings suggest that wearable devices can positively influence the psychological experiences and exercise participation of new sports participants. However, the data sharing function could lead to negative experiences, such as social comparison and psychological burden. 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