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McGonigal J. SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient — Powered by the Science of Games. New York: Penguin Press; 2015. 480 p.
Why we cite it
Presents a four-domain resilience framework (physical, mental, emotional, social) using game design principles. Demonstrates that small daily actions compound into significant change and that building strength in one domain supports the others. Relevant to the project’s whole-person approach: sustainable eating behavior change requires attending to physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions simultaneously.
About the author
Jane McGonigal, PhD is a game designer, researcher, and author. PhD in Performance Studies from UC Berkeley (2006), the first in the department to study computer and video games. Director of Game Research and Development at the Institute for the Future (2008). Chief Creative Officer at SuperBetter Labs (2012). Developed SuperBetter after a severe concussion in 2009 left her bedridden — applied game design principles to her recovery and later validated the approach through RCTs. Author of three books: Reality Is Broken (2011), SuperBetter (2015), and Imaginable (2022). TED speaker with talks viewed millions of times. SuperBetter has helped over a million players tackle health challenges.
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