Utilizing Gamification Approaches in Pervasive Health: How Can We Motivate Physical Activity Effectively?

Persuasive health systems such as wearable trackers and mobile applications can facilitate self-reflection on one’s physical activity. The gamification approach incorporates game design elements with persuasive systems to encourage more physical activity. However, some investigations have shown that...

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Main Authors: X. Tong, A. Gupta, D. Gromala, C.D. Shaw, C. Neustaedter, Amber Choo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) 2017-07-01
Series:EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology
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Online Access:http://eudl.eu/doi/10.4108/eai.18-7-2017.152897