Adolescent Boys' Reactions to Using Avatars to Represent Their Bodies

Annmarie A. Lyles; Rebecca Lee

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2015.11.008

Adolescent Boys' Reactions to Using Avatars to Represent Their Bodies

Annmarie A. Lyles, Rebecca Lee

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide a detailed description of completing the Attitudes and Avatars Instrument in the classroom and explore the feasibility and acceptability of the instrument. Methods: The descriptive study included three written open-ended questions for data collection to which young adolescent boys responded after completing the Attitudes and Avatars Instrument. Results: Fifty-nine boys between 11 and 14 years of age completed the instrument in the time allotted and had an overall positive reaction. Conclusion: As the Attitudes and Avatars Instrument continues to develop as a screening instrument, it is imperative to obtain feedback from boys of diverse races and ethnicities.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	277-283
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2015.11.008
State	Published - May 1 2016

Keywords

Adolescents
Attitudes
Feasibility
Instrument
Male
Perceptions

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Pediatrics

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