The use of video games with older adults is a feasible, inexpensive method to assist them in physical activity maintenance. Initiating interventions that are tailored to older adults, focused on health promoting behaviors such as physical activity, within long-term care facilities can help reduce to...
Sitting on a couch or staring at a computer screen for hours requires very little physical effort and burns limited calories. So the equation is simple: if children spend most of their time playing video games, they will not get enough exercise and run a higher risk of becoming overweight. ...
AVGs, also known as exergames, is a new generation of video games that require full-body movement to play, integrating physical activity with gameplay (Staiano et al., 2017; Yang et al., 2005) [82]. Currently, the more popular and common AVGs include Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii. These...
AVGs, also known as exergames, is a new generation of video games that require full-body movement to play, integrating physical activity with gameplay (Staiano et al., 2017; Yang et al., 2005) [82]. Currently, the more popular and common AVGs include Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii. These...
We conducted a panel study with elementary school students in order to examine the effect of video games on children. We conducted two surveys, and measured the amount of use of video games, exposure to certain types of scenes, and preference for types of games as "video game variables," ...
Use of Active Video Games in school settings and their effects on health physical activity, health , and educational outcomes: A systematic review. Active video games (AVGs) have gained interest as a way to increase physical activity in children and youth. The effect of AVGs on acute energy...
Currently, games are being developed in three categories: 1) Simulated- and virtual-reality, which can be used to alleviate anxiety and distract from pain; 2) “Exergames,” which incorporate exercise into playing; and 3) Learning games, which educate children about various health conditions. Ter...
games and the impact they have on mental health. The truth is that video games have many benefits, including developing complex problem-solving skills and promoting social interaction through online gaming. Video games can be a great way to stimulate your mind and improve your mental health. ...
The study also confirms that playing violent video games can have a more pronounced negative effect on gamers’ interpersonal relationships with other people. On the other hand, non-violent games can improve the quality of interpersonal relationships compared to violent games. ...
Additionally, the intervention program led to a carryover effect on 4th-grade children placed in the intervention group in Year 1. Other research suggests that short-term exergaming could capture and maintain children's interest and promote a health-enhancing level of fitness in lab settings.23, ...