Using Narrative Game Design to Increase Children’s Physical Activity: Exploratory Thematic Analysis
BackgroundPhysical activity is crucial for child obesity prevention and intervention. Narratives embedded in active games can increase children’s physical activity. ObjectiveLittle is known about the narrative characteristics that would motivate children to exerci...
Main Authors: | Lu, Amy Shirong, Green, Melanie C, Thompson, Debbe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2019-11-01
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Series: | JMIR Serious Games |
Online Access: | http://games.jmir.org/2019/4/e16031/ |
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