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A Serious Game to Self-Regulate Heart Rate Variability as a Technique to Manage Arousal Level Through
Tony Estrella1,2, Carla Alfonso1,2, Juan Ramos-Castro3
1Laboratory of Sport Psychology, Department of Basic Psychology, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
JMIR Serious Games
|August 24, 2023
Summary
This study developed the FitLab Game, a serious game for heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) training. The game showed potential for improving self-control and arousal management through engaging, real-time feedback.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Biofeedback
Background:
- Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) is an established clinical intervention.
- HRVB enhances awareness and self-regulation of heart rate variability (HRV).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a serious game applying HRVB for HRV self-regulation.
- To pilot test the developed HRVB serious game.
Main Methods:
- Developed the "FitLab Game" app utilizing HRVB principles.
- 16 participants (control/experimental groups) tested the game with breathing technique training for the experimental group.
- A 2x2 factorial design was employed.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in average RR intervals (P=.02) and RMSSD (P=.04) between groups.
- Both groups demonstrated a tendency for improved performance outcomes from baseline to testing.
- Experimental group showed potential for higher activation of attention and control systems.
Conclusions:
- The FitLab Game shows promise as an engaging tool for improving self-control and arousal management.
- Learning voluntary strategies via serious games can enhance self-regulation.
- The game's ease of use, engagement, and feedback contribute to its potential effectiveness.
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