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Pokémon GO illuminated the potential for mobile phone gaming apps to engage users and promote health. However, much work is needed to fully understand the mechanisms through which digitally supported behavior change interventions operate, particularly for children and families.
Objective: The aims of this study were
(1) to explore the Pokémon GO user experience from a family perspective and
(2) to investigate Pokémon GO within the context of family health.
Methods: Between January and February 2017, congruent with one of the largest anticipated Pokémon GO updates Gen 2, participants were recruited from parks, word of mouth, and social media to complete a Web-based survey. Participants were surveyed about family characteristics, interest, and experiences playing Pokémon GO and healthy lifestyle beliefs. Using a revised Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, a retrospective pre-post design assessed changes in parent physical activity (PA) before and after playing Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO transcended traditional understanding of digital health and uniquely reached across generations to engage users. Findings from this study highlight that, for a period of time, Pokémon GO fostered social and physical well-being for children and families through a multifaceted approach.
read the study at https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2018/2/e10679/
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Mobile Devices, Apps and Gaming can combine to create positive habit forming experiences. These can be manifested to bring about not just greater well being, but also easier to manage care plans for many.