Mobile games and design requirements to increase teenagers%26apos; physical activity

作者：Arteaga Sonia M^*; Gonzalez Victor M; Kurniawan Sri; Benavides Raquel A

来源：Pervasive and Mobile Computing, 2012, 8(6): 900-908.

DOI：10.1016/j.pmcj.2012.08.002

• Video games
• Evaluation studies
• Adolescents
• Teenagers
• Physical activity
• Mobile games
• Motivation

Participating in regular physical activity (PA) can help people maintain a healthy weight, and it reduces their risks of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Unfortunately, PA declines during early adolescence, particularly in minority populations. This paper explores design requirements for mobile PA-based games to motivate Hispanic teenagers to exercise. We found that some personality traits are significantly correlated to preference for specific motivational phrases and that personality affects game preference. Our qualitative analysis shows that different body weights affect beliefs about PA and games. Design requirements identified from this study include multi-player capabilities, socializing, appropriate challenge level, and variety.

• 出版日期2012-12