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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Center for Psychiatric Research, Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough, Maine, USA. malona1@mmc.org

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Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) may reduce sedentary screen time and increase vigorous physical activity in children. This pilot study shows promising results for using exergames to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Exercise Science
  • Behavioral Psychology

Background:

  • Increasing sedentary screen time (SST) and decreasing physical activity (PA) are significant public health concerns in children.
  • Exergaming, such as Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), presents a potential avenue to mitigate these trends by integrating physical activity into screen-based entertainment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) in children's homes.
  • To determine if DDR use can increase physical activity (PA) and decrease sedentary screen time (SST).

Main Methods:

  • Sixty children (7.5 years) were randomized to a DDR intervention group or a wait-list control group for 10 weeks.
  • Objective PA was measured via accelerometry, and SST was self-reported. Measurements were repeated at 28 weeks after both groups had access to DDR.

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Main Results:

  • Children in the DDR group showed increased vigorous PA and reduced light PA, while the control group did not show significant increases in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA).
  • The DDR group reported a significant decrease in SST (-1.2 hours/week), whereas the control group reported an increase.
  • At 28 weeks, the DDR group's SST was significantly lower than their baseline levels.

Conclusions:

  • This pilot study suggests that DDR is a feasible intervention that can reduce SST and potentially increase vigorous PA in children.
  • Further research is warranted to identify specific children and contexts where DDR can most effectively promote a healthy lifestyle.