scholarly journals A Cognitive-Based Board Game With Augmented Reality for Older Adults: Development and Usability Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yen-Fu Chen ◽  
Sylvia Janicki
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Game Design ◽  
User Study ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Board Game ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Task Oriented

BACKGROUND Older adults in Taiwan are advised to adopt regular physical and social activities for the maintenance of their cognitive and physical health. Games offer a means of engaging older individuals in these activities. For this study, a collaborative cognitive-based board game, Nostalgic Seekers, was designed and developed with augmented reality technology to support cognitive engagement in older adults. OBJECTIVE A user study of the board game was conducted to understand how the game facilitates communication, problem solving, and emotional response in older players and whether augmented reality is a suitable technology in game design for these players. METHODS A total of 23 participants aged 50 to 59 years were recruited to play and evaluate the game. In each session, participants’ interactions were observed and recorded, then analyzed through Bales’ interaction process analysis. Following each session, participants were interviewed to provide feedback on their experience. RESULTS The quantitative analysis results showed that the participants engaged in task-oriented communication more frequently than social-emotional communication during the game. In particular, there was a high number of answers relative to questions. The analysis also showed a significant positive correlation between task-oriented acts and the game score. Qualitative analysis indicated that participants found the experience of playing the game enjoyable, nostalgic objects triggered positive emotional responses, and augmented reality technology was widely accepted by participants and provided effective engagement in the game. CONCLUSIONS Nostalgic Seekers provided cognitive exercise and social engagement to players and demonstrated the positive potential of integrating augmented reality technology into cognitive-based games for older adults. Future game designs could explore strategies for regular and continuous engagement.

scholarly journals A Cognitive-Based Board Game With Augmented Reality for Older Adults: Development and Usability Study

10.2196/22007 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e22007
Author(s):  
Yen-Fu Chen ◽  
Sylvia Janicki
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Game Design ◽  
User Study ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Board Game ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Task Oriented

Background Older adults in Taiwan are advised to adopt regular physical and social activities for the maintenance of their cognitive and physical health. Games offer a means of engaging older individuals in these activities. For this study, a collaborative cognitive-based board game, Nostalgic Seekers, was designed and developed with augmented reality technology to support cognitive engagement in older adults. Objective A user study of the board game was conducted to understand how the game facilitates communication, problem solving, and emotional response in older players and whether augmented reality is a suitable technology in game design for these players. Methods A total of 23 participants aged 50 to 59 years were recruited to play and evaluate the game. In each session, participants’ interactions were observed and recorded, then analyzed through Bales’ interaction process analysis. Following each session, participants were interviewed to provide feedback on their experience. Results The quantitative analysis results showed that the participants engaged in task-oriented communication more frequently than social-emotional communication during the game. In particular, there was a high number of answers relative to questions. The analysis also showed a significant positive correlation between task-oriented acts and the game score. Qualitative analysis indicated that participants found the experience of playing the game enjoyable, nostalgic objects triggered positive emotional responses, and augmented reality technology was widely accepted by participants and provided effective engagement in the game. Conclusions Nostalgic Seekers provided cognitive exercise and social engagement to players and demonstrated the positive potential of integrating augmented reality technology into cognitive-based games for older adults. Future game designs could explore strategies for regular and continuous engagement.

Perceived Voice Disorders in Older Adults and Impact on Social Interactions

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Connie K. Porcaro ◽  
Clare Singer ◽  
Boris Djokic ◽  
Ali A. Danesh ◽  
Ruth Tappen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Voice Disorders ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Vocal Performance ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose Many aging individuals, even those who are healthy, report voice changes that can impact their ability to communicate as they once did. While this is commonly reported, most do not seek evaluation or management for this issue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and differences in voice disorders in older adults, along with the effect of fatigue on their social interactions. Method This is a cross-sectional investigation of a community-dwelling sample of individuals aged 60 years or older. Participants completed the Questionnaire on Vocal Performance, the Social Engagement Index subset “Engagement in Social or Leisure Activities,” and the Fatigue Severity Scale. Results Results indicated 32.5% of the 332 participants reported symptoms of voice problems with no difference found between male and female respondents. A slight increase in report of voice problems was noted with each year of age. Participants who self-reported voice problems indicated less interaction in social activities involving communication than those who did not. Finally, as severity of self-reported voice problems increased, an increase was reported by the same individuals for signs of fatigue. Conclusions Voice problems and resulting decreased social interaction are commonly experienced by older individuals. Voice symptoms in older adults have been found to benefit from evidence-based treatment strategies. It is critical to provide education to encourage older individuals to seek appropriate evaluation and management for voice issues through a speech-language pathologist or medical professional.

scholarly journals SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH VIDEO CHAT FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S15-S15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Rogers ◽  
Qiong Nie ◽  
Lydia Nguyen ◽  
Raksha Mudar ◽  
Dillon Myers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Video Chat ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Prevailing View

Abstract Social engagement is a fundamental component of health and quality-of-life outcomes. However, there is a prevailing view that older adults primarily want to engage socially with current family and friends – that they are not interested in developing new relationships. That is an overgeneralization. We have found that older adults are interested in the opportunity to engage in social interactions with people who have shared interests. Technology can facilitate these interactions. We will describe our research with OneClick.chat, a web-based video chat system. We explored potential benefits of use by adults aged 70-85, including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as well as barriers and facilitators to adoption. Participants saw value of this online social engagement platform and were able to use it with some initial training. They envisioned using OneClick not only for conversations but also for learning and doing activities with like-minded individuals.

scholarly journals Out of the Cube: Augmented Rubik's Cube

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oriel Bergig ◽  
Eyal Soreq ◽  
Nate Hagbi ◽  
Kirill Pevzner ◽  
Nati Levi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Game Design ◽  
User Study ◽  
Computer Gaming ◽  
Design Decisions ◽  
Rubik's Cube ◽  
Rubik’S Cube ◽  
Game Board ◽  
Game Platform

Computer gaming habits have a tendency to evolve with technology, the best being ones that immerse both our imagination and intellect. Here, we describe a new game platform, anAugmented Reality Rubik's cube. The cube acts simultaneously as both the controller and the game board. Gameplay is controlled by the cube, and game assets are rendered on top of it. Shuffling and tilting operations on the cube are mapped to game interaction. We discuss the game design decisions involved in developing a game for this platform, as well as the technological challenges in implementing it. Ultimately, we describe two games and discuss the conclusions of an informal user study based on those games.

scholarly journals Social engagement and physical frailty in later life: does marital status matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Wang ◽  
Zhuo Chen ◽  
Chengchao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Physical Frailty ◽  
Longitudinal Association

Abstract Background Physical frailty is a common characteristic of older people with the ageing process and has been viewed as a major public health issue. The longitudinal association between different social engagement and physical frailty among older people has not been explored adequately in China. Marital status forms a critical context for the link between social engagement and frailty among older people, which might constitute a moderating process. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the longitudinal association between social engagement and the changes in physical frailty among Chinese older adults, and to examine whether the association between social engagement and frailty differs by marital status. Methods The data use in this study were from the data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study aged 60+ years from 2011 to 2015. A total of 6575 respondents who participated in at least one follow-up wave were included in the analysis. The relationship between social engagement and changes in frailty over time, and the moderating role of marital status were estimated using individual fixed-effects models. Sensitive analyses were conducted to test the robustness of the results. Results After adjusting the confounders, participants who interact with friends (Coef: -1.309, P < 0.001), engaging in hobby groups (Coef: -1.189, P < 0.001), engaging in sports groups (Coef: -0.945, P = 0.001), and volunteering (Coef: -1.957, P = 0.001) with a frequency of almost daily had a significantly lower frailty risk than participants who never engaging in those activities. The association between frequent engaging in hobby groups and physical frailty was strongest for unmarried than married older adults (Coef: -1.325, P = 0.031). Conclusions Frequent social engagement might help to decrease the risk of frailty in the Chinese older population. This finding has important implications for public health policy and encourages the incorporation of a broad range of social engagement into the daily lives of older individuals. Specially, encouraging unmarried older adults to engage in intellectual activities, such as playing chess or Mahjong with others, may be an effective way to reduce physical frailty.

scholarly journals Augmented Reality Technology: Application Fields and Communicative Aspects

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-265
Author(s):  
Rima Viršilaitė ◽  
Vida Davidavičienė
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Application Fields ◽  
Method Analysis

In this article the augmented reality technology, its definitions,conception, application fields and its communicative aspects are analysed. Used research method – analysis and generalization of scientific literature. The main characteristics and conceptions of augmented reality are presented, also its unique communicative features emphasized, which can improve communication process. Analysis and generalizations presented in this article can be useful for the organizations seeking innovative communication solutions.

scholarly journals Perancangan Game Kartu Interaktif Berbasis Android Menggunakan Augmented Reality

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 726
Author(s):  
Andry Chowanda
Keyword(s):  
Reference Material ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
System Design ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Card Game ◽  
The World ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology

By utilizing the augmented reality technology which now develops well, a card game system design and the game prototype are created on through this study Android-based Smartphone. This study is expected to increase the children’s interest to play cards in a modern way, to be utilized as a reference material for business actors in the world, and to be an alternative facility for marketing officers to market their products. The scope of this study is limited only to the system design and the prototype making of the game. The combination of waterfall methodology and a game design by Jesse is used in this study. From the results of the study it is concluded that the augmented reality technology is able to make the game more interesting. 

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