Social Network Influences in Sexual Health | Multimedia Games for Peruvian Youth

Arul Chib

ISBN 10: 3639023633 / ISBN 13: 9783639023633

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2013

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Social Network Influences in Sexual Health | Multimedia Games for Peruvian Youth | Arul Chib | Taschenbuch | Englisch | VDM Verlag Dr. Müller | EAN 9783639023633 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Network Influences in Sexual Health | Multimedia Games for Peruvian Youth
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639023633
• ISBN 13: 9783639023633
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 7W x 150H x 220D millimeters 7 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 220 millimeters depth
• Weight: 183 grams
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Synopsis

The spread of contagious STDs, HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancies in developing nations is a source of concern, especially for marginalized youth. In recent years there has been growing interest expressed in incorporating information and communication technologies (ICTs) to achieve development goals. This book examines how innovative ICTs could bridge gaps in knowledge and attitudes about sexual and reproductive health. The study observed the utilization of an interactive computer-based multimedia game and a traditional board game to educate Peruvian youth living in the barrios of Lima The research design consisted of pre- and post- intervention surveys. The study utilized network analysis to include social influences in a mixed-influence model. The analysis should be not only useful to social theorists and communication scholars for understanding the complexities of social structure, but can act as a guide to social marketers and practitioners on not just the what and why, but also how to implement ICT interventions in health. ICTs can provide an advantage, in terms of innovation, interactivity, and social networking, for use in health interventions in developing countries.

About the Author

Dr. Arul Chib, Ph.D., M.S., M.B.A, is an assistant professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Chib examines the impact of development campaigns delivered via a range of innovative information and communication technologies. Dr. Chib has a doctorate from the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California.