The Gamification of Cognitive Training: Older Adults’ Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Digital Game-Based Interventions

Boot, Walter R.; Souders, Dustin J.; Charness, Neil; Blocker, Kenneth A.; Roque, Nelson A.; Vitale, Thomas

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-39943-0_28

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“…Five different types of core-EF CCT interventions were identified: cognitive flexibility training (8%), inhibition training (9%), WM training (34%), multicognitive training (training multiple cognitive domains; 23%), and video game training (26%). Multi-cognitive training studies were separated from the video game training studies as having a gamified component may increase motivation and engagement, and thereby produce different training and transfer effects (e.g.,Boot et al, 2016). Due to the limited numbers of studies for some types of training, the main subgroup (moderator) analyses compared single-domain training (comprising cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and WM training) and multidomain training (comprising multi-cognitive and video game training).Interventions.…”

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Immediate and long-term efficacy of executive functions cognitive training in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nguyen¹,

Murphy²,

Andrews³

2019

Psychological Bulletin

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Immediate and long-term efficacy of executive functions cognitive training in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nguyen¹,

Murphy²,

Andrews³

2019

Psychological Bulletin

134

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“…The Computer Games Journal (2020) 9:221-244 2011; Boot et al 2016;Marston et al 2015a). The experiences of engaging with a meaningful, aesthetic and enjoyable challenge are more important (De Schutter and Vanden Abeele 2015; Marston et al 2015b).…”

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For Whom the Games Toll: A Qualitative and Intergenerational Evaluation of What is Serious in Games for Older Adults

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The aim of this study was to engage older adults in discussions about digital serious games. Using a qualitative exploratory approach, we report observations from more than 100 h of conversations with individuals in the age range 65-90, in a study entitled "Finding better games for older adults" (June 2017-December 2019). Phase 1 (19 older participants, 3 young research students) involved conversations around a quantitative study of cognitive benefits of digital playing (minimum 6 h/person). Phases 2 and 3 involved a focus group in the form of a community class (10 weeks, 2 h per meeting), involving introduction to digital game genres, playing, and discussing motivations and obstacles for current and future play. Cognitive stimulation, emotional distraction and physical therapy were initially stated as the motives for game play. However, with growing familiarity and voluntary exchanges of personal stories between older and younger participants, the cultural significance of the medium of game (especially with story-telling and VR technology) became more important to older adults. More than mechanical inaccessibility, lack of access to the cultural discourse about games presents barriers for older adults. To create a safe, comfortable and accessible space for intergenerational learning and play is of primary importance both for users and designers, should serious games be considered for the future of digital care.

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“…Gamification refers to playful experiences that aim to motivate individuals in performing certain tasks by making them feel in control and aware of their abilities (Jessen 2016). Gamification is mostly used for behaviour change purposes (Cugelman 2013;Larsen et al 2013;Edwards et al 2016;Johnson et al 2016;Fleming et al 2017), not least for older adults to become more physically active (Barden et al 2013;Larsen et al 2013;Sailer et al 2014;Boot et al 2016;Skjaeret-Maroni et al 2016;Kappen et al 2018). Previous studies show that gamification of exercise engages participants and may lead to behavioural change in the short term (Larsen et al 2013;Edwards et al 2016;Skjaeret-Maroni et al 2016;Lee et al 2018).…”

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“…But it is well known that the motivation to engage in such physical activity becomes reduced when people get older whether it is playful or not. Still, playful activity programmes for older adults may have beneficial effects: reported results include improvement in well-being and balance, and lead to social and emotional benefits, (e.g., social interaction, increased self-esteem, positive emotions) (McLaughlin et al 2012;Larsen et al 2013;Boot et al 2016;Edwards et al 2016;Kaufman et al 2016;Dietlein et al 2018).…”

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Effects of Playful Exercise of Older Adults on Balance and Physical Activity: a Randomized Controlled Trial

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There is evidence that one of the most important approaches to improving the healthy ageing of older adults is for them to carry out daily physical activity. However, motivation to engage in physical activity is often low in old age. This study investigated the potential of engaging older adults in playful exercise to increase physical activity and balance. A randomised control trial (RCT) was performed with 26 independently living older adults (initially 38, but 12 were lost to illness or death during the course of the project), mean age 83.54 (SD: 7.12), 19 women. Participants were randomly allocated to intervention (n = 16) or control (n = 12) (originally 19 in each group). The intervention consisted of playful exercise on Moto tiles 6 * 2 min twice a week over 10 weeks, while control group participants engaged in normal daily activities. The intervention group participants improved functional balance (Berg's Balance Score) by an average of 5.02 points, and the control group by 2.58 points (p = 0.11). No between-group difference was observed in physical activities outside exercise sessions (p = 0.82). The difference in gain of balance as measured by BBS was below statistical significance, as a result of the sample size being too small. However, trial results suggest that older pre-frail and frail adults who engage in a moderate playful exercise programme over at least 10 weeks may potentially experience a modest gain in balance. Moreover, the playful exercise created a joyous social atmosphere among the participants who spontaneously remarked that the play sessions were much more fun than their standard light exercise programme of one hour twice a week. This motivational outcome is important for adherence to any exercise programme and indeed for general well-being.

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The Gamification of Cognitive Training: Older Adults’ Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Digital Game-Based Interventions

Cited by 43 publications

References 19 publications

Immediate and long-term efficacy of executive functions cognitive training in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Immediate and long-term efficacy of executive functions cognitive training in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

For Whom the Games Toll: A Qualitative and Intergenerational Evaluation of What is Serious in Games for Older Adults

Effects of Playful Exercise of Older Adults on Balance and Physical Activity: a Randomized Controlled Trial

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