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Erin Kathleen O'Loughlin1,2, Tracie A Barnett1,3, Jennifer J McGrath1
1Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
JMIR Serious Games
|August 2, 2019
Summary
Nearly half of adolescents who started exergaming in 9th grade continued for two years. This technology-driven physical activity may help teens maintain activity levels. Sex and motivation are key factors in sustained exergaming.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Exercise Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Exergaming, a fusion of physical activity and gaming, offers a novel approach to combat sedentary behavior in youth.
- While exergaming's potential is recognized, research on its long-term engagement among adolescents remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency and identify correlates and predictors of sustained exergaming in adolescents.
- To understand factors influencing continued participation in exergaming over time.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study of 186 adolescents (mean age 14) who reported exergaming.
- Data collected via self-report questionnaires at two time points (2-year interval).
- Multivariable logistic regression used to identify independent correlates and predictors.
Main Results:
- 44% of initial exergamers maintained participation over two years.
- Female sex and higher introjected regulation (a form of internalized motivation) were associated with sustained exergaming.
- No investigated predictors were significantly associated with continued exergaming.
Conclusions:
- Exergaming can be a sustainable form of physical activity for adolescents.
- Sex and specific types of physical activity motivation are important factors for long-term exergaming engagement.
- Findings suggest exergaming's viability for promoting sustained physical activity during adolescence.
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