Who Is Still Playing Pokemon Go? A Web-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor physical activity is one of the major health care problems in Western civilizations. Various digital gadgets aiming to increase physical activity, such as activity trackers or fitness apps, have been introduced over recent years. The newest products are serious games that incorporate real-life physical activity into their game concept. Recent studies have shown that such games increase the physical activity of their users over the short term.

Objective

In this study, we investigated the motivational effects of the digital game "Pokémon Go" leading to continued use or abandonment of the game. The aim of the study was to determine aspects that motivate individuals to play augmented reality exergames and how this motivation can be used to strengthen the initial

SUBMITTER: Rasche P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5399220 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature