Positive Play

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2021

Authors

Cardoso, P (Author) Other; Peçaibes, V (Author) Other; Giesteira, Bruno (Author) FBAUP; Castro, LCd (Author) Other

Indexing

Scopus

PsycInfo

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Computer-aided design

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-TYJ

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7472-0.ch010

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>This chapter's first goal is to present the concept of Positive Play as an expression of play focused on social, psychological, and physical well-being and human potential. It presents some of its foundations in the form of eight maxims that emerged from an analysis on various games developed in the industry and in research settings. Afterwards, it demonstrates of how Positive Play can be integrated in different contexts of action, from diagnosis and intervention to contexts focused on prevention and promotion of awareness and knowledge in the scope of mental health, regarding treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, through a series of in-progress case studies in the form of game prototypes. </jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific