Manipulating Self-Avatar Body Dimensions in Virtual Worlds to Complement an Internet-Delivered Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight Women

Manipulating Self-Avatar Body Dimensions in Virtual Worlds to Complement an Internet-Delivered Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight Women

Virtual reality has been found to be a useful tool for positively influencing relevant psychological variables in order to increase physical activity (PA), especially in the overweight population. This study investigates the use of avatars and their physical variations to extend the effectiveness of...

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Main Authors: Jessica Navarro, Ausiàs Cebolla, Roberto Llorens, Adrián Borrego, Rosa M. Baños
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
physical activity
overweight
virtual reality
virtual environments
avatars
intervention
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/4045

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