Playability and player experience in digital games for elderly: A systematic literature review
A Rienzo, C Cubillos - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
A higher number of people increasingly uses digital games. This growing interest in games,
with different objectives, justifies the investigation of some aspects and concepts involved …
with different objectives, justifies the investigation of some aspects and concepts involved …
Being (grand) players: review of digital games and their potential to enhance intergenerational interactions
Recently, there has been growing interest in the way in which digital games can affect
intergenerational interactions. Although the existing body of knowledge on intergenerational …
intergenerational interactions. Although the existing body of knowledge on intergenerational …
Full-body motion-based game interaction for older adults
Older adults in nursing homes often lead sedentary lifestyles, which reduces their life
expectancy. Full-body motion-control games provide an opportunity for these adults to …
expectancy. Full-body motion-control games provide an opportunity for these adults to …
Never too old to play: The appeal of digital games to an older audience
B De Schutter - Games and Culture, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to explore the use of digital games among older adults and provide a set of
''benchmark data''with respect to the uses and gratifications of these players. To find out who …
''benchmark data''with respect to the uses and gratifications of these players. To find out who …
Exergame design for elderly users: the case study of SilverBalance
In this paper, we discuss chances and challenges of game design for an elderly audience
with a focus on the development of safe and usable exertion games for frail senior citizens …
with a focus on the development of safe and usable exertion games for frail senior citizens …
Designing and evaluating digital games for frail elderly persons
Game research increasingly addresses human factors of gaming. Though more and more
seniors become players, game design for frail elderly has rarely been explored. This paper …
seniors become players, game design for frail elderly has rarely been explored. This paper …
The benefits of and constraints to participation in seniors' online communities
G Nimrod - Leisure Studies, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Participation in seniors' online communities is a significant trend in elders' leisure use of the
Internet. Based on an online survey of 218 members of 16 communities, this study explored …
Internet. Based on an online survey of 218 members of 16 communities, this study explored …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of a behavior change technique–based smartphone game to improve intrinsic motivation and physical activity adherence in patients with type 2 …
C Höchsmann, D Infanger, C Klenk… - JMIR serious …, 2019 - games.jmir.org
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is an essential component of a successful type 2
diabetes treatment. However, despite the manifest evidence for the numerous health …
diabetes treatment. However, despite the manifest evidence for the numerous health …
The fun culture in seniors' online communities
G Nimrod - The Gerontologist, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Purpose of the study: Previous research found that “fun on line” is the most dominant content
in seniors' online communities. The present study aimed to further explore the fun culture in …
in seniors' online communities. The present study aimed to further explore the fun culture in …
An immersive virtual reality game to train spatial attention orientation after stroke: A feasibility study
Immersive virtual reality (IVR) may boost neglect recovery, as it can provide an engaging
experience in a 3D environment. We designed an IVR rehabilitation game for neglect …
experience in a 3D environment. We designed an IVR rehabilitation game for neglect …