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A Mobile Game for the Social and Cognitive Well-Being of Elderly People in China

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China, like many other countries, is facing the challenges of an ageing population. Literature has shown that the lack of social interaction has a negative impact on the physical health… Click to show full abstract

China, like many other countries, is facing the challenges of an ageing population. Literature has shown that the lack of social interaction has a negative impact on the physical health of the elderly, and playing games can be beneficial in maintaining or even improving their cognitive abilities. This study describes the design and development process for a social and cognitive mobile game and the related user evaluation in terms of well-being. The objective is to explore the underlying connections between game playing and the improvement of well-being among elderly people in China.

Keywords: game; mobile game; people china; elderly people; social cognitive

Journal Title: Studies in health technology and informatics
Year Published: 2017

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