The advantages and limitations of digital games in children's health promotion

• Main Authors: Heidi Parisod (Author), Minna Aromaa (Author), Lotta Kauhanen (Author), Kai Kimppa (Author), Camilla Laaksonen (Author), Ville Leppänen (Author), Anni Pakarinen (Author), Jouni Smed (Author), Sanna Salanterä (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Finnish Social and Health Informatics Association, 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Childhood is an important period for forming the foundation for future health and well-being, and there is need for new methods for these health promotion purposes. Digital games are promising methods that could cover the challenges current health promotion efforts are facing. Ethical acceptability...