Scientific exploration into Pokémon GO©: A detailed examination of family experiences and motivations for use

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to provide an overview of the Pokemon GO user-experience from a family perspective and to gain insight into theory, motivation, and the potential utility of augmented reality as an mHealth tool to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and families.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Lisa K. Militello
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

Author Details

Lisa K. Militello, PhD, MPH; Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD -- College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Behavior Change, Childhood Obesity, mHealth

Recommended Citation

Militello, Lisa K. and Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, "Scientific exploration into Pokémon GO©: A detailed examination of family experiences and motivations for use" (2017). Convention. 268.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/268

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission