Video Game Design for Older Adults: Usability Observations from an Intervention Study

Video games are increasingly used as tools in therapeutic interventions, both for younger and older adults. However, relatively little is known about video game usability for older adults, and age-related changes may affect some older players’ capacity to benefit from video games. We examined video...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2011-09, Vol.55 (1), p.187-191
Main Authors: Whitlock, Laura A., McLaughlin, Anne Collins, Allaire, Jason C.
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Language:English
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Summary:Video games are increasingly used as tools in therapeutic interventions, both for younger and older adults. However, relatively little is known about video game usability for older adults, and age-related changes may affect some older players’ capacity to benefit from video games. We examined video recordings and open-ended questionnaire responses of 56 older adults taking part in a video game-based cognitive intervention study. Usability findings and recommendations for inclusive video game design for older adults are discussed.
ISSN:1541-9312
2169-5067
DOI:10.1177/1071181311551039