Designing Video Games for Nutrition Education: A Participatory Approach

Leong, Claudia; Liesaputra, Veronica; Morrison, Catherine; Parameswaran, Pradesh; Grace, Duane; Healey, Dione; Ware, Lara; Palmer, Oona; Goddard, Eloise; Houghton, Lisa A

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2021.07.001

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“…In relation to digital games, 38% of caregivers perceived that the use of digital games for schoolchildren is inadequate. These results are similar to those of a study of schoolchildren and parents in New Zealand [ 57 ], in which parents were involved in the development of a serious game for nutrition education. A major concern was the excessive screen time caused by digital games, which increased sedentary behavior.…”

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Exploring Children's Knowledge of Healthy Eating, Digital Media Use, and Caregivers’ Perspectives to Inform Design and Contextual Considerations for Game-Based Interventions in Schools for Low-Income Families in Lima, Peru: Survey Study

Morales-Cahuancama,

Verdezoto,

Gonzales-Achuy

et al. 2024

JMIR Form Res

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Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity in schoolchildren is increasing in Peru. Given the increased use of digital media, there is potential to develop effective digital health interventions to promote healthy eating practices at schools. This study investigates the needs of schoolchildren in relation to healthy eating and the potential role of digital media to inform the design of game-based nutritional interventions. Objective This study aims to explore schoolchildren’s knowledge about healthy eating and use of and preferences for digital media to inform the future development of a serious game to promote healthy eating. Methods A survey was conducted in 17 schools in metropolitan Lima, Peru. The information was collected virtually with specific questions for the schoolchild and their caregiver during October 2021 and November 2021 and following the COVID-19 public health restrictions. Questions on nutritional knowledge and preferences for and use of digital media were included. In the descriptive analysis, the percentages of the variables of interest were calculated. Results We received 3937 validated responses from caregivers and schoolchildren. The schoolchildren were aged between 8 years and 15 years (2030/3937, 55.8% girls). Of the caregivers, 83% (3267/3937) were mothers, and 56.5% (2223/3937) had a secondary education. Only 5.2% (203/3937) of schoolchildren’s homes did not have internet access; such access was through WiFi (2151/3937, 54.6%) and mobile internet (1314/3937, 33.4%). In addition, 95.3% (3753/3937) of schoolchildren’s homes had a mobile phone; 31.3% (1233/3937) had computers. In relation to children’s knowledge on healthy eating, 42.2% (1663/3937) of schoolchildren did not know the recommendation to consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, 46.7% (1837/3937) of schoolchildren did not identify front-of-package warning labels (FOPWLs), and 63.9% (2514/3937) did not relate the presence of an FOPWL with dietary risk. Most schoolchildren (3100/3937, 78.7%) preferred to use a mobile phone. Only 38.3% (1509/3937) indicated they preferred a computer. In addition, 47.9% (1885/3937) of caregivers considered that the internet helps in the education of schoolchildren, 82.7% (3254/3937) of caregivers gave permission for schoolchildren to play games with digital devices, and 38% (1495/3937) of caregivers considered that traditional digital games for children are inadequate. Conclusions The results suggest that knowledge about nutrition in Peruvian schoolchildren has limitations. Most schoolchildren have access to the internet, with mobile phones being the device type with the greatest availability and preference for use. Caregivers’ perspectives on games and schoolchildren, including a greater interest in using digital games, provide opportunities for the design and development of serious games to improve schoolchildren’s nutritional knowledge in Peru. Future research is needed to explore the potential of serious games that are tailored to the needs and preferences of both schoolchildren and their caregivers in Peru in order to promote healthy eating.

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confidence: 87%

Exploring Children's Knowledge of Healthy Eating, Digital Media Use, and Caregivers’ Perspectives to Inform Design and Contextual Considerations for Game-Based Interventions in Schools for Low-Income Families in Lima, Peru: Survey Study

Morales-Cahuancama,

Verdezoto,

Gonzales-Achuy

et al. 2024

JMIR Form Res

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“…example, current studies show that these video games have increased knowledge in ural sciences [38], nutrition [39], engineering [40], first aid techniques (Alonso-Ferna et al 2019), second language acquisition [41], programming [42], economics and entr neurship [43], and mathematical concepts [44]. Moreover, these products can imp players' skills.…”

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“…The use of educational video games can potentially be associated with an increase in knowledge in various didactic subjects and the academic performance of players [37]. For example, current studies show that these video games have increased knowledge in natural sciences [38], nutrition [39], engineering [40], first aid techniques (Alonso-Fernandez et al 2019), second language acquisition [41], programming [42], economics and entrepreneurship [43], and mathematical concepts [44]. Moreover, these products can improve players' skills.…”

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Key Competences for Lifelong Learning through the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” Video Game

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The growth and impact of video games in education at an international level is a reality. Research shows that gamers can increase their knowledge, skills, and behavioural flexibility. However, there has been no in-depth research into the relationship between current video games and the key competences for lifelong learning set out by the European Commission. This research focuses on learning acquisition through playing the popular game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”. The Communicative Methodology has been used in this research through, on the one hand, use of the Social Impact in Social Media (SISM) method involving the analysis of 1000 comments posted on the social network Twitter and, on the other hand, through communicative inter, sanviews with five gamers and a family member of a user. The results show that the Animal Crossing video game promotes learning achievements regarding literacy, multilingualism, mathematical skills, digital competence, social skills, citizenship, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness.

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“…Pembelajaran berbasis permainan digital telah diterapkan di banyak mata pelajaran sekolah yang berhubungan dengan sains. Leong et al, (2021) menggunakan pembelajaran berbasis permainan dalam topik nutrisi, menemukan bahwa pendekatan ini lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran dan sikap peserta didik sekolah dasar daripada pengajaran yang hanya menggunakan PPT dan bahkan memengaruhi kebiasaan pola belajar peserta didik. Sejalan dengan penelitian tersebut, Martin et al, (2019) Dalam situasi kelas, interaksi guru-peserta didik dan interaksi antar peserta didik memberikan dampak yang mendalam pada proses pembelajaran.…”

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Analisis Penggunaan Cram Flashcards Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar Pada Pembelajaran Sains

Lase,

Telaumbanua,

Boi Gea

et al. 2023

j.tunas.pendidik

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Banyak penelitian sebelumnya telah menunjukkan bahwa motivasi belajar dan efektivitas pembelajaran dapat ditingkatkan melalui media pembelajaran edukasi, dan pengenalan elemen permainan yang diperkaya baru-baru ini telah membuat permainan interaktif semacam itu semakin populer. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membantu peserta didik sekolah dasar mempelajari konsep-konsep yang berhubungan dengan sains dengan berpartisipasi dalam permainan kartu pendidikan, yaitu Cram flashcards. Peneliti kemudian menyelidiki persepsi peserta didik mengenai integrasi permainan ke dalam pembelajaran sains serta manfaat pendidikan dari permainan yang berkaitan dengan kinerja pembelajaran. Desain one-group pretest-post test diimplementasikan kepada 94 peserta didik sekolah dasar di Kota Gunungsitoli, Sumatera Utara, yang dipilih melalui pursposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa para peserta didik menunjukkan sikap positif terhadap penggunaan permainan kartu edukatif dalam pembelajaran sains. Hasil ini juga menunjukkan keefektifan permainan kartu pendidikan yang diusulkan dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan sains tentang transportasi dan energi. Penelitian ini juga menyarankan agar para guru dapat mendalami sikap peseta didik terhadap pembelajaran menggunakan permainan kartu untuk mengidentifikasi unsur-unsur yang membangkitkan minat dan bagaimana pengetahuan diperoleh dari melalui media belajar interaktif ini.

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Designing Video Games for Nutrition Education: A Participatory Approach

Cited by 5 publications

References 37 publications

Exploring Children's Knowledge of Healthy Eating, Digital Media Use, and Caregivers’ Perspectives to Inform Design and Contextual Considerations for Game-Based Interventions in Schools for Low-Income Families in Lima, Peru: Survey Study

Exploring Children's Knowledge of Healthy Eating, Digital Media Use, and Caregivers’ Perspectives to Inform Design and Contextual Considerations for Game-Based Interventions in Schools for Low-Income Families in Lima, Peru: Survey Study

Key Competences for Lifelong Learning through the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” Video Game

Analisis Penggunaan Cram Flashcards Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar Pada Pembelajaran Sains

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