Online Game-Based Parental Groups: The Experiences of First-Time Expectant Parents.
| Autor: | Kokkinen K, Malinen K, Sevon E, Hämäläinen R, Rönkä A |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of perinatal education [J Perinat Educ] 2024 Jul 01; Vol. 33 (3), pp. 113-126. |
| DOI: | 10.1891/JPE-2023-0017 |
| Abstrakt: | Although evidence exists on the use of gamification and serious games in many fields, game-based methods are a relatively new phenomenon in the family services sector. This study focused on the implementation of game-based online parental groups organized for first-time expectant parents and participants' experiences of playing together. In total, 26 Finnish first-time expectant parents participated in the study. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three main themes describing the expectant parents' experiences were related to the game as a stimulator of discussion, the experience of gaming, and special features of online group discussion. It is concluded that playing online learning games with others can lower the threshold to participate and offer new possibilities for interactive parental education. Competing Interests: The authors have no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests related to the subjects discussed within this article. (© Copyright 2024 Lamaze International.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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