Advances in human-computer interaction (HCI) technologies have led to emerging computer
game systems that foster physical exertion as part of the interaction; we call them exertion …

Digital serious games have shown to be effective in promoting citizen engagement and
social interaction. The reasons for their success are, however, unknown. This paper …

HCI often requires scholars to build upon research from fields outside their expertise,
creating the risk that foundational work is misunderstood and misrepresented. The …

Maintaining a certain level of Physical Activity (PA) is important to prevent some chronic
pathologies. This is even more important for individuals with severe mental health problems …

This paper describes different types of activities/challenges designed for social interaction,
while discussing the performance of such challenges using the mobile digital game “Secrets …

Challenging neighbourhoods in large cities most often lack social coherence. Meaningful
social interaction between citizens in such neighbourhoods is needed to increase …

The concept of providing power-ups and other rewards to players in sedentary gaming
sessions based on prior engagement in beneficial activities, such as exercising, has recently …

Video game play is traditionally associated with sedentary activity, but it may be possible in
the new mobile, ubiquitous game play paradigm to encourage users to engage in healthy …

Exergames require obtaining or computing information regarding the players' physical
activity and context. Additionally, ensuring that the players are assigned challenges that are …

Advances in human-computer interaction (HCI) technologies have led to emerging computer
game systems that foster physical exertion as part of the interaction; we call them exertion …