TY - JOUR
T1 - Computer games and simulations as tools to reach and engage adolescents in health promotion activities
AU - Bosworth, Kris
PY - 1995/1/3
Y1 - 1995/1/3
N2 - Computer games and simulations were used extensively in a comprehensive health promotion for adolescents. These strategies were used to attract adolescents to BARN (Body Awareness Resource Network), as well as helping to hold interest. In each of the six topic areas (AIDS, Alcohol and Other Drags, Body Management, Human Sexuality, Smoking and Stress Management) quiz games challenged users to test their knowledge on a topic. Simulations challenges users to apply health information in hypothetical situations. Games were a more important factor in selection of BARN for younger users than for older users. BARN game users were not more likely than non-game users to be isers of other computer or video games, nor did game users engage in more risk taking behaviors (e.g., alcohol and other drugs) than non-game users.
AB - Computer games and simulations were used extensively in a comprehensive health promotion for adolescents. These strategies were used to attract adolescents to BARN (Body Awareness Resource Network), as well as helping to hold interest. In each of the six topic areas (AIDS, Alcohol and Other Drags, Body Management, Human Sexuality, Smoking and Stress Management) quiz games challenged users to test their knowledge on a topic. Simulations challenges users to apply health information in hypothetical situations. Games were a more important factor in selection of BARN for younger users than for older users. BARN game users were not more likely than non-game users to be isers of other computer or video games, nor did game users engage in more risk taking behaviors (e.g., alcohol and other drugs) than non-game users.
KW - Adolescents
KW - Drug prevention
KW - Games
KW - Health promotion
KW - Simulations
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U2 - 10.1300/J407v11n01_02
DO - 10.1300/J407v11n01_02
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84937315123
VL - 11
SP - 109
EP - 119
JO - Journal of Technology in Human Services
JF - Journal of Technology in Human Services
SN - 1522-8835
IS - 1-2
ER -