Nonphysical effects of exergames on child and adolescent well‐being: A comprehensive systematic review

K Joronen, A Aikasalo, A Suvitie - Scandinavian journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Exergames have the potential to promote physical activity among children and
adolescents. They also have other important benefits, but knowledge about other than the …

The psychological effects of exergames for children and adolescents with obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Andrade, CK Correia, DR Coimbra - … , Behavior, and Social …, 2019 - liebertpub.com
The systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to analyze the psychological
effects of exergames for children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. In August …

Are field‐based exergames useful in preventing childhood obesity? A systematic review

Z Gao, S Chen - Obesity Reviews, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Exergames have started to find their way into field‐based settings, such as schools,
communities and homes, as a possible solution to curbing physical inactivity and childhood …

Effect of practice exergames on the mood states and self-esteem of elementary school boys and girls during physical education classes: A cluster-randomized …

A Andrade, WM Cruz, CK Correia, ALG Santos… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Reduced physical exercise can impact children's mental health. Use of active electronic
games can help promote psychological health. Physical education (PE class) uses different …

Improving cognition in school children and adolescents through exergames. A systematic review and practical guide

SL Serrano, A Ruiz-Ariza, M De La Torre-Cruz… - South African Journal of …, 2021 - ajol.info
Recent studies and reviews have shown the positive effects of exergames (EXs) on physical
activity (PA) and fitness in children and adolescents. Nevertheless, their effects on cognition …

Exergames in childhood obesity treatment: A systematic review

F Valeriani, C Protano, D Marotta, G Liguori… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the last decade, active video games (exergames) have been proposed in obesity
prevention and treatment as a potential tool to increase physical activity. This review was …

Escaping through exergames: Presence, enjoyment, and mood experience in predicting children's attitude toward exergames

SS Ho, MO Lwin, JRH Sng, AZH Yee - Computers in Human Behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
Exergaming has been discussed as a possible strategy to encourage children to engage in
physical activity. This study explores presence as a mechanism through which exergames …

Commercial exergames for rehabilitation of physical health and quality of life: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with adults in unsupervised home …

M Rüth, M Schmelzer, K Burtniak, K Kaspar - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Commercial exergames are widely available tools that can support physical
rehabilitation at home. However, the effects of the unsupervised use of commercial …

Exergaming in youth and young adults: a narrative overview

EK O'Loughlin, H Dutczak, L Kakinami… - Games for Health …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Because of rapid evolution in exergaming technology and content, the literature on the
benefits of exergaming needs ongoing review. Updated syntheses incorporating high …

Can exergaming contribute to improving physical activity levels and health outcomes in children?

AJ Daley - Pediatrics, 2009 - publications.aap.org
Physical inactivity among children is a serious public health problem. It has been suggested
that high levels of screen time are contributory factors that encourage sedentary lifestyles in …