Goal Setting and Anchoring Effects on Meditation Using a Digital Platform: Large-Scale Digital Field Study.
J Med Internet Res April 9, 2026 DOI: 10.2196/85801 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA large-scale digital field study examined how goal setting and anchoring effects influence meditation behavior on a digital platform. The study found that setting specific goals increased meditation frequency and duration compared to no goals, and that anchoring participants to higher goals led to greater engagement than lower anchors. The effects were consistent across diverse user demographics, suggesting that simple goal-setting interventions can effectively promote meditation practice in digital health contexts.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Large-scale digital field study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Users of a digital meditation platform |
| Interventions | Goal setting anchoring |
| Key finding | Setting specific goals and higher anchors increased meditation frequency and duration on a digital platform. |
Abstract
Goal Setting and Anchoring Effects on Meditation Using a Digital Platform: Large-Scale Digital Field Study.