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Designing meaningful play within the psycho-social context of older adults

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Bob De Schutter,

Vero Vanden AbeeleAuthors Info & Claims

Fun and Games '10: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fun and Games

Pages 84 - 93

https://doi.org/10.1145/1823818.1823827

Published: 15 September 2010 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper we report on a qualitative study, investigating the meaning of digital games in the lives of older adults. Using a combination of semi-structured interviews and observations (n=35) we research the meaning of digital games from a lifespan perspective, and explore the specific role of playing digital games in a social setting. We conclude that the meaning of these games is derived from the extent to which games are perceived to 1) foster connectedness, 2) cultivate oneself and others, and 3) contribute to society. Finally, we use these findings to formulate design guidelines to facilitate digital gaming experiences that are meaningful with regards to the psychosocial context of this specific demographic.

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Designing meaningful play within the psycho-social context of older adults
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design process and methods
      1. User centered design

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Fun and Games '10: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fun and Games

September 2010

170 pages

ISBN:9781605589077

DOI:10.1145/1823818

General Chairs:
Vero Vanden Abeele
e-Media Lab, GROUP T - Leuven Engineering College, Belgium
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Bieke Zaman
CUO, KULeuven/IBBT, Belgium
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Marianna Obrist
ICT&S Center, Salzburg, Austria
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Wijnand IJsselsteijn
Game Experience Lab, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands

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