Influence of Pokémon GO on Physical Activity and Psychosocial Well-Being in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review

BackgroundPokémon GO, an augmented reality game with widespread popularity, can potentially influence players’ physical activity (PA) levels and psychosocial well-being. ObjectiveThis review aims to systematically examine the scientific evidence regarding the impa...

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Published in:	Journal of Medical Internet Research
Main Authors:	Haiyan Liang, Xi Wang, Ruopeng An
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JMIR Publications 2023-11-01
Online Access:	https://www.jmir.org/2023/1/e49019

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