Impact of active video games on sedentary behaviors in school-age children

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v55.106111

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active video games, sedentary behaviors, physical activity, social interaction, health

Abstract

In the contemporary landscape, video games have evolved from simple pastimes to interactive and immersive forms of entertainment that span a wide range of genres and platforms. However, this development has also raised concerns about the increase in sedentary behaviors among school-age children, which could contribute to health problems such as childhood obesity and other lifestyle diseases. The objective of this study was to establish the impact of active video games on sedentary behaviors in school-age children from a Peruvian educational institution. The study has a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design, applied and explanatory level, was adopted. The sample was selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling, composed of 121 second, third and fourth grade students from a Peruvian educational institution and their parents. The questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results indicate that the use of active video games reached 39.67% (48) of the participants presented a medium level. Regarding the sedentary behavior variable, it was found that 45.45% (55) of the participants presented a low level. It is concluded that when examining the linear regression coefficient R, which stands at 0.274, it is found that active video games have an impact of 27.4% on sedentary behaviors.

Keywords: active video games, sedentary behaviors, physical activity, social interaction, health.

Author Biographies

Robert Carlos Dávila-Morán , Continental University (UC)

Industrial engineer and master in quality management and human development, he has extensive experience that has allowed him to participate in various multidisciplinary research projects. In addition, he has published several articles in internationally indexed scientific journals. His ability to develop rigorous research, combined with his knowledge and experience in the field of industrial engineering, allows him to make significant contributions to the field of research. In his research work, he stands out for his ability to identify problems and opportunities for improvement by proposing innovative and effective solutions to optimize his performance. His commitment and dedication to each project, added to his ability to work as a team, make him a highly valued professional in the academic and business fields.

Jose Leonor Ruiz Nizama , National University of Callao

Doctor in Administration. Chemical engineer. Principal professor at the National University of Callao (UNAC)

Rafael Alan Castillo-Saenz , National University of San Marcos

Doctor in Accounting and Finance, Master in Economics with a mention in International Trade and Finance; Graduate and Bachelor in Economics, degrees obtained at the USMP, specialist in research and development - OCA/UNMSM, RENACYT Level VI researcher, former director of International Business - USIL, former director of the magazine Ibusiness: Passion for business, managing member of Mundo magazine Economic, peer evaluator of the magazine Alternativa Financiera of the USMP, postgraduate and undergraduate professor of the Faculty of Economics of the UNMSM and professor of the Center for Innovation and Business Development of the PUCP; He has been coordinator of investment projects of the Economic Development Management - Lima Region and in the Management Unit of Promotion and Productive Development FONCODES.

Cesar Lorenzo Sime Towers , Cesar Vallejo University

Doctor in Engineering. Industrial Engineer. Professor at Cesar Vallejo University (UCV).

Julio Bryan Saldaña Narro , Autonomous University of Peru

Doctoral student. Economist, Master in Business Administration – MBA, with specialization in Finance and Urban Housing Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Member of the College of Economists of Lima (CEL). Professional with experience in designing and carrying out economic research, developed within the framework of the housing, construction and housing financing sector in LAC. Currently, I work as an Economic Advisor for Latin America, a University Professor and as a speaker at various International Congresses.

Jose Gustavo Pena Huertas , Technological University of Peru

Industrial Engineer with 40 years of professional practice, specialized in organization, planning, costs and budgets, and in scientific research, management and university teaching. Master in Labor Administration and Industrial Relations, Doctor in Administration, and specialization in Research Projects and Research Consulting at the Continental University, Diplomas in Statistics and Scientific Research, Information and Communication Technologies for teaching and Research, Preparation of University Thesis, and also in Scientific Research and University Chair at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega University. With a marked career orientation towards business management and university educational management; I have held management, advisory and university teaching functions at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega University, holding various management positions in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering in the period 1987 - 2000, Faculty of Administrative Engineering and Industrial Engineering (2002-2008 and 2019- 2022), and in the Faculty of Stomatology (2009-2012); Likewise, I have served as advisor to the Academic Vice-Rector of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega University in the period 2013-2018, and as main advisor to the Academic Vice-Rector of the National University of Callao in the period July 2017 - October 2021.

From 1983 to the present, I have been a university teaching activity, having taught classes in the professional careers of Administrative Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Systems and Computing Engineering, in the subjects of Economic Engineering, Cost Engineering, Financial Engineering, Project Design and Evaluation of Investment, Thesis Seminar and, in the Design and Development of Research Projects courses. I have coordinated, directed and developed the advice of the Degree Programs in the Professional Sufficiency Work modality in the Faculty of Administrative Engineering and Industrial Engineering, among others. Currently involved in educational management and direction at the university level.

In business management, I have held executive and managerial positions in the Planning and Budget Office of the Lima Development Corporation in the period 1992-1996, and in the Lima - Callao Development Corporation in the period 1996 - 1997, formerly Director of the Technical Assistance and Training Office of the Fisheries Technological Institute of Peru in 1990, and other executive positions in private industrial companies.

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Dávila-Morán, R. C., Ruiz Nizama, J. L., Castillo-Sáenz, R. A., Torres Sime, C. L. ., Saldaña Narro, J. B. ., & Peña Huertas, J. G. . (2024). Impact of active video games on sedentary behaviors in school-age children. Retos, 55, 804–815. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v55.106111

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