Intergenerational Remote Exergaming with Family and Friends for Health and Leisure

Global guidelines for physical activity are not being met by most of the world's youths, adults, and older adults. Family and friends who engage in physical activity across generations derive emotional, social, cognitive, and physical benefits from their interaction. Youths depend on adult assi...

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Published in:Journal of Intergenerational relationships 2014-10, Vol.12 (4), p.413-424
Main Authors: Kooiman, Brian J., Sheehan, Dwayne P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
active video games
cross-generational play
exergaming
Family
Friendship
Generations
Health
intergenerational play
Intergenerational relations
Leisure
Life styles
Physical activity
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Summary:Global guidelines for physical activity are not being met by most of the world's youths, adults, and older adults. Family and friends who engage in physical activity across generations derive emotional, social, cognitive, and physical benefits from their interaction. Youths depend on adult assistance to travel long distances, adults are encumbered with obligations to work, and older adults often live more than 200 miles from their extended families. Intergenerational physical activity is difficult because generations are distant and lead busy lifestyles. Remotely played exergames can connect family and friends for intergenerational physical activity. Internet exergaming can help to make physical activity convenient and enjoyable as well as eliminate the effect of distance on playing with family and friends.
ISSN:1535-0770
1535-0932
DOI:10.1080/15350770.2014.962442