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Dec 12, 2023 · For this reason, and in the framework of so-called positive technology, the use of video games (serious games) is one of the most current topics generating most interest among the...
Jun 12, 2020 · However, prior research has predominantly focused on examining the effects of gamification among young adults, while other demographic groups such as older adults have received less attention. In this review, we synthesize existing scholarly work on the impact of gamification for older adults.
- Jonna Koivisto, Aqdas Malik
- 2021
Jan 27, 2023 · type of digital games can be more interesting for older adults. Some studies have verified that most tend to play digital games known as casual (Gigante, 2009) and/or educational games.
Apr 21, 2016 · The results of this study show promise for the use of digital games to provide innovative and engaging activities for enhancing older adults’ aging processes. Significant associations were found between player skill level and reported benefits.
- David Kaufman, Louise Sauvé, Lise Renaud, Andrew Sixsmith, Ben Mortenson
- 2016
Playing digital games can contribute to overall wellbeing and to specific aspects of older adults’ health. There is some research-based evidence that playing exergames (digital games based on physical movement) may improve aspects of physical health for older adults, including
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Jul 16, 2020 · Among these technologies, digital games are a promising technology that can improve the quality of life of the elderly in terms of physical, social, and cognitive well-being [1,24,25]. Most commercial digital games have not been configured or customized for older adults.
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Jun 20, 2023 · The population is aging globally. Older people living in long-term care facilities have many functional impairments, such as mobility problems and depression. Digital games and so-called exergames can offer a motivating and entertaining way to maintain older people’s physical activity and thus their ability to function.
