The Dark Side of Health Gamification
The Dark Side of Health Gamification
The Dark Side of Health Gamification
By Tina Arnoldi
October 1, 2021
Summary
The use of gamification by businesses and consumers has become widespread. It's more visible in the digital health arena, but there are hidden dangers for users.
He says he also noticed many issues with it, including "a mismatch between the gamification techniques used and the target audience in those cases where gamification had mixed or negative effects, e.g., non-beginners feeling that gamification interfered with access to the target activities."
Insurance Geek., considers gamification more "Beneficial" than "Detrimental." He says gamification is a powerful tool for motivating patients to adopt healthier behaviors.
Despite the privacy challenge, he still believes gamification should still be utilized due to its high success rate.
Katie Hodge, content director for Generator Magazine, says that "Gamification causes disinterest, loss of performance, undesirable conduct, and fading effectiveness." Megan Ayala, fitness and health blogger for.
Gamification is a powerful tool that drives and incentivizes participation.
While experts agree there might be challenges, it is also true that there are many advantages with gamification.
Reference
Arnoldi, T. (2021, October 1). The Dark Side of Health Gamification. Retrieved November 18, 2021, from https://www.theravive.com/today/post/the-dark-side-of-health-gamification-0004772.aspx