Active Video Game Play in African American Children: The Effect of Gender and BMI on Exertion and Enjoyment. Issue 3 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Xueying; Bie, Bijie; McLemore, Dylan; Conlin, Lindsey; Bissell, Kim; Parrott, Scott; Lowrey, Perrin
• Is Part Of: Howard journal of communications. Volume 28:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 280
• Page End: 296
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: African American children -- field experiment -- active video game -- uses and gratifications; Communication -- Periodicals; 302.205
• DOI: 10.1080/10646175.2016.1270860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-6175

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Applying the uses and gratifications theory (U&G), this study tested the influence of gender, body mass index type and past exercise experience on African American children's Wii game-playing experience and heart rate. A field experiment was conducted with a convenience sample of 51 African American children. Overall, the findings supported the proposition of using Wii games as alternative means of physical activity in African American children and suggested choosing games based on children's background information to maximize the effectiveness.