An Interactive Mobile App Game to Address Aggression (RegnaTales): Pilot Quantitative Study

Ong, Jeffrey G; Lim-Ashworth, Nikki; Ooi, Yoon Phaik; Boon, Jillian; Ang, Rebecca P.; Goh, Dion Hoe‐Lian; Ong, Say How; Fung, Daniel

doi:10.2196/13242

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“…There are also studies that have designed six serious games based on CBT frameworks to treat typical developmental disorders in adolescents, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder ( Ong et al, 2019 ). In the safe environment provided by the game world, the research subjects shape the behavior of the characters in the context through rule learning and task repetition, which allows them to master emotional management strategies and problem-solving skills.…”

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Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chen,

Ou,

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of mental health issues among children and adolescents has prompted a growing number of researchers and practitioners to explore digital technology interventions, which offer convenience, diversity, and proven effectiveness in addressing such problems. However, the existing literature reveals a significant gap in comprehensive reviews that consolidate findings and discuss the potential of digital technologies in enhancing mental health.MethodsTo clarify the latest research progress on digital technology to promote mental health in the past decade (2013–2023), we conducted two studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The systematic review is based on 59 empirical studies identified from three screening phases, with basic information, types of technologies, types of mental health issues as key points of analysis for synthesis and comparison. The meta-analysis is conducted with 10 qualified experimental studies to determine the overall effect size of digital technology interventions and possible moderating factors.ResultsThe results revealed that (1) there is an upward trend in relevant research, comprising mostly experimental and quasi-experimental designs; (2) the common mental health issues include depression, anxiety, bullying, lack of social emotional competence, and mental issues related to COVID-19; (3) among the various technological interventions, mobile applications (apps) have been used most frequently in the diagnosis and treatment of mental issues, followed by virtual reality, serious games, and telemedicine services; and (4) the meta-analysis results indicated that digital technology interventions have a moderate and significant effect size (g = 0.43) for promoting mental health.ConclusionBased on these findings, this study provides guidance for future practice and research on the promotion of adolescent mental health through digital technology.Systematic review registrationhttps://inplasy.com/inplasy-2023-12-0004/, doi: 10.37766/inplasy2023.12.0004.

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Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chen,

Ou,

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…As stated earlier, most studies exclude entertainment as the main purpose of a serious game [ 87 , 97 ]. Nevertheless, some authors still consolidate entertainment as a core part of a serious game by explicitly mentioning that serious games “use entertainment” [ 100 ] or “[bring] fun spring from video games” [ 101 ] or by referring to serious games as “entertaining games” [ 102 , 103 ]. In contrast, Vilardaga et al [ 97 ] refer to serious games as “games not for entertainment,” possibly excluding entertainment as part of a serious game altogether.…”

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Conceptual Ambiguity Surrounding Gamification and Serious Games in Health Care: Literature Review and Development of Game-Based Intervention Reporting Guidelines (GAMING)

Warsinsky¹,

Schmidt-Kraepelin²,

Rank³

et al. 2021

J Med Internet Res

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Background In health care, the use of game-based interventions to increase motivation, engagement, and overall sustainability of health behaviors is steadily becoming more common. The most prevalent types of game-based interventions in health care research are gamification and serious games. Various researchers have discussed substantial conceptual differences between these 2 concepts, supported by empirical studies showing differences in the effects on specific health behaviors. However, researchers also frequently report cases in which terms related to these 2 concepts are used ambiguously or even interchangeably. It remains unclear to what extent existing health care research explicitly distinguishes between gamification and serious games and whether it draws on existing conceptual considerations to do so. Objective This study aims to address this lack of knowledge by capturing the current state of conceptualizations of gamification and serious games in health care research. Furthermore, we aim to provide tools for researchers to disambiguate the reporting of game-based interventions. Methods We used a 2-step research approach. First, we conducted a systematic literature review of 206 studies, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research and its sister journals, containing terms related to gamification, serious games, or both. We analyzed their conceptualizations of gamification and serious games, as well as the distinctions between the two concepts. Second, based on the literature review findings, we developed a set of guidelines for researchers reporting on game-based interventions and evaluated them with a group of 9 experts from the field. Results Our results show that less than half of the concept mentions are accompanied by an explicit definition. To distinguish between the 2 concepts, we identified four common approaches: implicit distinction, synonymous use of terms, serious games as a type of gamified system, and distinction based on the full game dimension. Our Game-Based Intervention Reporting Guidelines (GAMING) consist of 25 items grouped into four topics: conceptual focus, contribution, mindfulness about related concepts, and individual concept definitions. Conclusions Conceptualizations of gamification and serious games in health care literature are strongly heterogeneous, leading to conceptual ambiguity. Following the GAMING can support authors in rigorous reporting on study results of game-based interventions.

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“…Engagement with computer-based interventions even for as a little as one day a week can lead to improvements in outcomes and reduced attrition (Scherer et al , 2017; King et al , 2012). Equally, serious games can surmount the wealth of treatment barriers their users would otherwise experience with non-technology based psychological interventions (Barnes and Prescott, 2018; Ralston et al , 2019; Ong et al , 2019; Wiljer et al , 2020; Vallury et al , 2015). There exists, therefore, a capability for games to make a meaningful contribution to improving accessibility and engagement in psychological interventions.…”

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Research protocol for a preliminary evaluation of a gamified tool for adult wellbeing

Gavin

Barnes

2023

MHSI

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a research protocol for an initial investigation into the efficacy of an early-development gamified intervention (“Wellbeing Town”) designed with potential end-users with the aim of improving adult wellbeing. Rationale for the proposed research is discussed along with a summary of the planned methodological approach. Design/methodology/approach Preliminary evaluation of “Wellbeing Town” is proposed to begin using a quasi-experiment, pre- vs post-intervention repeated-measures design with follow-up. Evaluation of changes in self-reported wellbeing will be supplemented with an investigation into the extent of self-directed play between post-intervention and follow-up, and its implications for follow-up outcome. Findings As this paper represents a protocol for future evaluation, no data is reported presently. The authors present the protocol for data analysis. Originality/value Once concluded, this study represents an initial evaluation of a gamified tool for adult wellbeing designed in conjunction with potential end-users. Should the game elicit significant improvements to wellbeing when played, proposals for further evaluation and possible future scalability are presented.

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An Interactive Mobile App Game to Address Aggression (RegnaTales): Pilot Quantitative Study

Cited by 23 publications

References 37 publications

Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conceptual Ambiguity Surrounding Gamification and Serious Games in Health Care: Literature Review and Development of Game-Based Intervention Reporting Guidelines (GAMING)

Research protocol for a preliminary evaluation of a gamified tool for adult wellbeing

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