Quality mobile applications aimed at fostering healthy habits in children and young people Current outlook in Spain

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Published: Feb 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21071/edmetic.v11i1.13832

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Ana Duarte-Hueros
Universidad de Huelva
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3819-5857
Claudio Delgado-Morales
Universidad de Huelva

Abstract

Mobile applications which incorporate health-related contents are technological tools that have become more widely spread in recent years, especially due to the global coronavirus pandemic. In Spain, many apps have already been subjected to quality and reliability regulation through accreditation initiatives. In addition, it has been proven that gamification in this sort of technology is effective in generating healthy behaviors in the young population. This research focuses on knowing how many of these apps have a quality certification in our country and promote healthy habits in children and young people. An exhaustive review has been carried out of governmental and non-governmental health websites, specifically those which recognise different quality seals, badges or labels as accrediting initiatives in the field of health. As for the results, in spite of the importance for their health and well-being, there are few certified mobile applications that integrate gamified elements and are intended to educate children and adolescents about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in comparison to the number of apps available for adults.

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Duarte-Hueros, A., & Delgado-Morales, C. (2022). Quality mobile applications aimed at fostering healthy habits in children and young people: Current outlook in Spain. EDMETIC, 11(1), art.1. https://doi.org/10.21071/edmetic.v11i1.13832
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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022)
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Investigaciones y Experiencias

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Author Biographies

Ana Duarte-Hueros, Universidad de Huelva

Full Professor of Didactics and School Organization at the University of Huelva. Her main area of research and professional interest is educational technology, and the design and production of educational media and materials.

Claudio Delgado-Morales, Universidad de Huelva

Expert in pedagogical innovation and educational leadership. Primary school teacher. Doctoral student in educational technology by the University of Huelva.