Goal-setting is a widely popular strategy that has been used in countless contexts to achieve progress towards specific targets. The goal-setting theory (GST) proposed by Locke and Latham in the 1960s suggests that giving individuals challenging and specific goals motivates them to put in more effort to achieve their objectives. The theory has been used to explain notable successes in various domains that include education, sports, social settings, and personal endeavours. Over the years, technological interventions have been implemented to augment the effects of the goal-setting theory. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive evaluation of these technological applications in the goal-setting process.

The incorporation of technology in the goal-setting process has transformed this traditional strategy into a more advanced and data-driven one. The introduction of technology-mediated goal-setting (TMGS) has created an avenue for users’ personalised feedback, real-time support, and individualised goal setting. Various technological applications such as mobile applications, social media, and gamification have been developed to implement TMGS. These technologies seek to address some of the traditional challenges of goal-setting, such as lack of motivation, poor feedback, poor engagement, and inadequate information.

Technology-mediated goal setting (TMGS) has been used extensively to facilitate users to achieve their goals by providing consistent feedback and motivation. The use of TMGS approaches, coupled with the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), has become more popular in recent years. AI algorithms are used to collect and analyse data to provide personalised insights, predictions, and automated feedback. The combination of several technological approaches to TMGS has been suggested to yield the best results in terms of increased motivation, satisfaction, and improved performance.

Thus, this paper endeavours to provide a comprehensive literature review on technology-mediated goal setting (TMGS), its impact on performance, and the best approaches to facilitate the goal-setting process. The primary goal of this paper is to highlight the latest research on the implementation of TMGS in different domains with the aid of technology. We will examine different technological approaches, including social media, gamification, and mobile applications, and how they can facilitate the goal-setting process. Furthermore, we will evaluate how the combination of multiple technological approaches to implementing TMGS and AI-supported algorithms can yield the best results.

Lastly, this paper will discuss the benefits and limitations of TMGS and provide recommendations for future research in this field. The review of existing literature will provide insights into the progress that has been made, as well as the current gaps in research. This paper will synthesise the primary findings from past studies, while highlighting areas where further exploration is required for the development of TMGS. By discussing the latest advancements in technology-mediated goal setting, this paper aims to open up new areas for research and offer recommendations for future development in this rapidly evolving field.

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