Abstract
Social media platforms have become increasingly visual. This has been associated with body image issues, especially for young adults who are frequent users of such platforms. Increasing ones self-compassion can mitigate these potential negative effects. In this paper we present a training for self-compassion that young adults can follow online. The training is self-guided and individual, and users can use it at any preferred moment. Moreover, we use gamification in the training to motivate users and to deliver theory in an engaging way. In this paper we describe the theoretical background and the choices that have been made in the design of the training.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | GAME-ON 2021 |
Subtitle of host publication | 22nd International Conference on Intelligent Games and Simulation [Proceedings] |
Editors | Ana Veloso, Oscar Mealha, Liliana Costa |
Publisher | Eurosis |
Pages | 79-85 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789492859174 |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 22nd International Conference on Intelligent Games and Simulation, GAME-ON 2021 - Aveiro, Portugal Duration: 22 Sept 2021 → 24 Sept 2021 |
Conference
Conference | 22nd International Conference on Intelligent Games and Simulation, GAME-ON 2021 |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Aveiro |
Period | 22/09/21 → 24/09/21 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 22nd International Conference on Intelligent Games and Simulation, GAME-ON 2021. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Body image
- Gamification
- Mental health
- Self-compassion
- Social media
- Young adults