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Short bio
My research focuses on targeting obesity among adolescents, as this maintains to be a growing problem (World Health Organization, 2000).
Top-3 games
- Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: "How Old Is Your Brain?"
About me
I have broad-based interests in various research areas. I have investigated the relations between sleep and attention; brain volumes and problematic behavior; pain and memory and the attitude towards pain and pain medication. Currently I am investigating whether eating behaviour can be modified using videogames. Personal interest involved, because quite frequently I find tasty food just too good for my own good.
Projects I’ve worked on
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CategoryBehavior RegulationDate27/09/2015Study/CourseLocation
The Impact of Health Games on Implicit Attitudes Towards Food and Food Choice Behavior
About the projectBecause of the observed overlap between obesity and substance abuse, excessive eating has been termed addictive behavior. We want to investigate whether video games can be used to modify automatic processes involved in eating behavior. The focus of this project is on a positive implicit attitude towards energy-dense food and automatic approach behavior.
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My publications
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User Statistics for an Online Health Game Targeted at Children
Alblas, E. E., Folkvord, F., Anschutz, D. J., Ketelaar, P. E., Granic, I., Mensink, F., Buijzen, M. & van 't Riet, J. P. (2017). Games Health J, 6(5), 319-325. doi: 10.1089/g4h.2016.0114
Author: Eva Alblas
Upload date: 11-16-2017
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The Effects of Active Videogames on BMI among Young People: A Meta-Analysis
Van 't Riet, J., Alblas, E., Crutzen, R., & Lu, A. (2015). Handbook of Research on Holistic Perspectives in Gamification for Clinical Practice (pp. 277-292). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Author: Eva Alblas
Upload date: 11-01-2015
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