Developing a health education game for preschoolers: What should we consider?
Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.)
; 28(supl.1): 1-4, feb. 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-173045
Biblioteca responsável:
ES1.1
Localização: BNCS
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To provide a comprehensive picture of what preschoolers prefer in computer game so that such game may be developed as a medium in health education. This is an important step to attract the children's attention so that the learning objectives from the educational game can be achieved.Method:
This study used descriptive qualitative approach and involved seven children aged from three to six years. Purposive sampling was used to choose participants in accordance with the inclusion criteria. Participants were also chosen on the basis of whether they had good communication skills based on evaluation by their teachers. Data were collected through interviews and observation of types and models preferred by preschoolers followed by the analysis process using the Colaizzi method.Results:
Research showed there were three characteristic features of games preferred by preschoolers 1) main character was preferred to be a moving creature, contain elements of fantasy, and have an attractive appearance; 2) game model was favored when it involved activities and rewards, and 3) the use of bright colors, particularly primary and secondary colors.Conclusions:
To develop an appealing game for preschoolers, features such as the main character, activities in the games, and bright colors should be consideredRESUMEN
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Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados nacionais
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Serviços de Enfermagem Escolar
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Educação em Saúde
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Jogos de Vídeo
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Criança, pré-escolar
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.)
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universitas Indonesia/Indonesia