Lyons, Elizabeth J, et al. “Engagement, Enjoyment, and Energy Expenditure During Active Video Game Play.” Health Psychology, vol. 33, no. 2, 14 Feb. 2014, pp. 174–181. EBSCOhost.
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In this article, the authors study the effects of video games that which require physical activity and how that activity correlates between enjoyment of the game and how much energy is expended while playing. In their study, they examine data collected from a group of people playing the popular dancing video game, Dance Dance Revolution, and look at how enjoyment while playing is related to energy spent while playing. At the end of their study, they conclude that games that are more enjoyable to play may correlate to a great level of energy expended thus more exercise for the player.
