Abstract: This study examines the effectiveness of the Triggered Screen Restriction (TSR) framework, a novel technique to promote exercise that combines negative reinforcement with adaptive gamification elements. The study examined the TSR framework’s impact on physical activity levels, addictive nature, health indicators, psychological factors, and app usability compared to a control group. A mixed experimental design was employed, with 30 participants randomly assigned to either an experimental group using a custom iOS app with the TSR framework or a control group using a similar app without TSR features. Results revealed that the TSR group demonstrated significantly higher physical activity levels (p < .05). The TSR framework resulted in significant increases in app usage frequency (p < .001). Health indicators showed a significant improvement in balance and stability through the single-leg stance test (p < .05), while other health metrics, including maximum jumping jacks completed in one minute, post-exercise heart rate, and body composition, exhibited no significant changes. Analysis of psychological factors revealed a significant increase in perceived competence in the TSR group (p < .05), with no significant changes observed in autonomy or relatedness. The TSR intervention demonstrated significantly better usability metrics, including ease of use, system reliability, and perceived usefulness, compared to the control condition (all p < .001). The study contributes to the expanding adoption of gamified physical interventions, showcasing the TSR framework as an effective technique for addressing physical inactivity. Future research should explore long-term effectiveness, diverse populations, and integration with wearable devices to further validate and refine the TSR approach in addressing physical inactivity.

Majed Hariri, Richard Stone and Ulrike Genschel, “Triggered Screen Restriction Framework: Transforming Gamified Physical Interventions” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 15(10), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151003

@article{Hariri2024,
title = {Triggered Screen Restriction Framework: Transforming Gamified Physical Interventions},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151003},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151003},
year = {2024},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
author = {Majed Hariri and Richard Stone and Ulrike Genschel}
}