An empirical study on the motivations underlying augmented reality games: The case of Pokémon Go during and after Pokémon fever
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.06.024
Abstract: Abstract In 2016, Pokemon Go became the most popular game in the history of smartphone games and was among the first games to feature geo-located augmented reality (AR) elements. The goal of the present research… read more here.
Keywords: pok mon; augmented reality; motivations underlying; pokemon ... See more keywords
Using the Phylo Card Game to advance biodiversity conservation in an era of Pokémon
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DOI: 10.1057/s41599-019-0287-9
Abstract: Broader realization of both increasing biodiversity loss and pressures on ecosystems worldwide has highlighted the importance of public perceptions of species and the subsequent motivations towards improving the status of natural systems. Several new proposals… read more here.
Keywords: game; pok mon; card game; conservation ... See more keywords
Look on the Bright Side (of Media Effects): Pokémon Go as a Catalyst for Positive Life Experiences
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DOI: 10.1080/15213269.2017.1305280
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study examined whether playing an augmented reality (AR) video game might benefit players’ psychological well-being. Specifically, it tested predictions afforded by integrating the broaden-and-build theory within the framework of the Differential Susceptibility to… read more here.
Keywords: bright side; pok mon; look bright; media effects ... See more keywords
Pokémon GO with Social Distancing: Social Media Analysis of Players' Experiences with Location-based Games
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DOI: 10.1145/3549512
Abstract: Pokémon GO is a popular location-based mobile game that seeks to inspire players to be more active, socialize physically and virtually, and spend more time outside. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, several game… read more here.
Keywords: social distancing; location based; pok mon; analysis ... See more keywords
Beyond Pokémon: Augmented Reality Is a Universal Design for Learning Tool
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DOI: 10.1177/2158244017737815
Abstract: The success of Pokémon Go is demonstrating that augmented reality (AR) is reaching the masses quickly and can be a robust tool to enhance student engagement and learning. Leveraging AR for instructional purposes has the… read more here.
Keywords: universal design; augmented reality; pok mon; design learning ... See more keywords
Influence of Pokémon Go on physical activity levels of university players: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12942-017-0080-1
Abstract: BackgroundThe prevalence of overweight is increasing and the effectiveness of various weight management and exercise programs varied. An augmented reality smartphone game, Pokémon Go, appears to increase activity levels of players. This study assessed the… read more here.
Keywords: pok mon; activity levels; physical activity; players players ... See more keywords
Erratum to: Influence of Pokémon Go on physical activity levels of university players: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12942-017-0089-5
Abstract: © The Author(s) 2017. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit… read more here.
Keywords: claimed players; pok mon; week; game ... See more keywords
Pedestrian Inattention Blindness While Playing Pokémon Go as an Emerging Health-Risk Behavior: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6596
Abstract: Background Cases of trauma resulting from the use of mobile phones while driving motor vehicles have become quite common in recent years. Road injuries incurred by people playing video games on mobile phones (or other… read more here.
Keywords: pok mon; road; playing pok; health ... See more keywords
English Speakers Can Infer Pokémon Types Based on Sound Symbolism
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.648948
Abstract: Sound symbolism, systematic associations between sounds and meanings, is receiving increasing attention in linguistics, psychology and related disciplines. One general question that is currently explored in this research is what sorts of semantic properties can… read more here.
Keywords: mon types; sound symbolism; pok mon; psychology ... See more keywords
A cross-linguistic, sound symbolic relationship between labial consonants, voiced plosives, and Pokémon friendship
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1113143
Abstract: Introduction This paper presents a cross-linguistic study of sound symbolism, analysing a six-language corpus of all Pokémon names available as of January 2022. It tests the effects of labial consonants and voiced plosives on a… read more here.
Keywords: relationship; consonants voiced; pok mon; friendship ... See more keywords