Effects of an Avatar-Based Anti-Smoking Game on Smoking Cessation Intent
Andrade, A.D.; Idrees, T.; Karanam, C.; Anam, R.; Ruiz, J.G.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 220: 15-18
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1879-8365 PMID: 27046546 Document Number: 689785
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a computer-based anti-smoking game on the intent and motivation to quit tobacco. Smokers with nicotine dependence were briefly exposed to an anti-smoking game with or without an avatar resembling the smoker's self. The computer-based anti-smoking game improved participants' immediate intent and motivation to quit smoking. Embedding an avatar resembling self into the game did not result in added benefits.
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