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1. • • Data suggest that contrary to stereotypes, given the opportunity (access) and support (design, training), many older adults can become active gamers and reap the benefits of gaming for leisure. Conclusions Video games can support the leisure activities of individuals of all ages.
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   Do video games support leisure activities of older adults?

   • Data suggest that contrary to stereotypes, given the opportunity (access) and support (design, training), many older adults can become active gamers and reap the ben-efits of gaming for leisure. Conclusions Video games can support the leisure activities of individuals of all ages.

   Older adults and video gaming for leisure: Lessons from the Center for …

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   Are video games good for older adults?

   • In sum, video games are a form of technology that provides fun and recreational opportunities for many younger adults, yet barri-ers appear to exist that prevent many older adults from reaping the same benefits. There are a variety of explanations for older adults’ lower adoption of video games for leisure compared to younger adults.

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   How should games be designed for older adults?

   • In terms of game design, game developers should recognize that the perceptual and cognitive abili-ties of older adults are often different compared to younger adults, and developers should design games accordingly to ensure that they can be enjoyed by all.

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   Are video games a social resource for older people?

   • The case of video games exemplifies a type of resource traditionally associated with younger people and of little interest to older people. However, available research suggests that video game-based technology can create opportunities for social connection, helping to alleviate social isolation and loneliness in this age group.

   Use of serious games with older adults: systematic literature review

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   Should older adults use a game tutorial?

   • An ‘easiest’ op-tion, developed and tested with individuals of all ages and experience levels, would likely help not just older adults, but all novice gamers. Game tutorials may not adequately account for older adults’ less experience and familiarity with com-mon gaming conventions.

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   Do older adults lag in gaming?

   • Today, the smartphone is the most common device used by adults to engage in gaming (Entertainment Software Association, 2019) but older adults lag substantially in their smartphone ownership. Lack of device owner-ship serves as a key barrier to gaming, however, it is not the only one.

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3. journal.gerontechnology.org › archives › 8bdc871e07Older adults and video gaming for leisure: Lessons from the ...

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   When older adults are considered targets of game design, the focus is often not on leisure, but rehabilitation (e.g., cognitive training, stroke recovery, physical therapy).

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesGaming Technology to Support Leisure Activities Among Older ...

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   CREATE has evaluated older adults’ attitudes and game experiences through survey and research studies and has even recorded longitudinal gameplay. How these findings can be applied to support technology-based leisure activities will be expanded upon.

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6. www.researchgate.net › publication › 342714543_OlderOlder adults and video gaming for leisure: Lessons from the ...

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   Jul 15, 2020 · Data suggest that contrary to stereotypes, given the opportunity (access) and support (design, training), many older adults can become active gamers and reap the benefits of gaming for...

7. pure.psu.edu › en › publicationsOlder adults and video gaming for leisure: Lessons from the ...

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   Conclusions Video games can support the leisure activities of individuals of all ages. However, to achieve success, game designers must conform to principles of good design for older adults and engage them directly in the design process.

   • Journal: Gerontechnology
   • Volume: 19

   • Pages (from-to): 138-146

8. www.nature.com › articles › s41599/023/02432-0Use of serious games with older adults: systematic literature ...

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   Dec 12, 2023 · The aim of this paper is to qualitatively synthesise literature on empirical research into video games and older adults.

9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesAging and Gaming: The Science and Promise of Technology-Based ...

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   Older adults are interested in digital games, applications (apps) and social technologies, and will use technology provided their needs, preferences and goals are met. Moreover, video games can be designed to promote satisfying social experiences between players of differing capabilities.

10. www.researchgate.net › publication › 347692698_Aging(PDF) Aging and Gaming: The Science and ... - ResearchGate

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    Dec 16, 2020 · Data suggest that contrary to stereotypes, given the opportunity (access) and support (design, training), many older adults can become active gamers and reap the benefits of gaming for...