TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Evidence-based guidelines for wise use of electronic games by children
JO  - Ergonomics
A1  - Straker, Leon
A1  - Abbott, Rebecca
A1  - Collins, Rachel
A1  - Campbell, Amity
SP  - 471
EP  - 489
VL  - 57
IS  - 4
N2  - Electronic games (e-games) are widely used by children, often for substantial durations, yet to date there are no evidence-based guidelines regarding their use. The aim of this paper is to present guidelines for the wise use of e-games by children based on a narrative review of the research. This paper proposes a model of factors that influence child-e-games interaction. It summarises the evidence on positive and negative effects of use of e-games on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, cardio-metabolic health, musculoskeletal health, motor coordination, vision, cognitive development and psychosocial health. Available guidelines and the role of guidelines are discussed. Finally, this information is compiled into a clear set of evidence-based guidelines, about wise use of e-games by children, targeting children, parents, professionals and the e-game industry. These guidelines provide an accessible synthesis of available knowledge and pragmatic guidelines based on e-game specific evidence and related research.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0014-0139
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2014.895856
ID  - ref1
ER  -