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Parents of adolescents perspectives of physical activity, gaming and virtual reality : Qualitative study
McMichael, Lucy; Farič, Nusa; Newby, Katie; potts, henry; Hon, Adrian; Smith, Lee; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2020-08-25)Background: Virtual reality (VR) exergaming may be a promising avenue to engage adolescents with physical activity. Since parental support is a consistent determinant of physical activity in adolescents, it is crucial to ... -
A virtual reality exergame to engage adolescents in physical activity: Mixed methods study describing the formative intervention development process
Farič, Nusa; Smith, Lee; Potts, Henry; Newby, Katie; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2021-02-04)Background: Early adolescence (13-17 years) is a critical developmental stage for physical activity promotion. Virtual reality (VR) exergaming is a promising intervention strategy to engage adolescents in physical activity. ... -
What do players of virtual reality exercise games want? A thematic analysis of online reviews of virtual reality exergames
Farič, Nusa; potts, henry; Hon, Adrian; Smith, Lee; Newby, Katie; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2019-09-16)Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with a variety of physical and psychosocial health benefits, but levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA remain low worldwide. Virtual reality (VR) gaming systems involving ... -
Younger adolescents’ perceptions of physical activity, exergaming, and virtual reality : Qualitative intervention study
Farič, Nusa; Yorke, Eleanor; Varnes, laura; Newby, Katie; potts, henry; Smith, Lee; Hon, Adrian; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2019-06-17)Background: Novel strategies to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescence are required. The vEngage study aims to test whether a virtual reality (VR) exergaming intervention can engage younger adolescents (aged 13 to ...