Table 1

Theories applied in the selected studies

Theories and modelsCount
Personal behavior-related theories (n = 92)
Cognitive-related (n = 48)
Stimulus-organism-response model16
Elaboration likelihood model9
Construal level theory4
Regulatory focus theory4
Theory of planned behavior4
Persuasion knowledge model2
Affect-as-information theory1
Belief-attitude-behavior model1
Cognitive evaluation theory1
Expectation–confirmation model1
Hierarchy of effect theory1
Limited capacity model of attention1
Limited capacity model of mediated processing1
Prospect theory1
Self-construal theory1
Motivational-related theories (n = 44)
Self-determination theory27
Flow theory11
Perceived value theory2
Associative-propositional evaluation model1
Excitation transfer theory1
Organismic integration theory1
Protection motivation theory1
Technology adoption-related theories (n = 17)
Technology acceptance model14
United theory of acceptance and use of technology2
Modified technology acceptance model1
Mass communication-related theories (n = 12)
Use and gratifications theory9
Media richness theory3
Social-related theories (n = 5)
Social cognition theory2
Social exchange theory2
Social presence theory1
Game design-related theories (n = 4)
Mechanics-dynamics-aesthetics model3
Belief-attitude-behavior model1
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