Playing for Real
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 January 2008Open access
Tom Baranowski, Richard Buday, Debbe Thompson, Janice Baranowski
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Research is needed on the optimal use of game-based stories, fantasy, interactivity, and behavior change technology in promoting health-related behavior change.
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Research is needed on the optimal use of game-based stories, fantasy, interactivity, and behavior change technology in promoting health-related behavior change.
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