Video games benefiting older adults survey

Hi there!

My name is Chris Mitchell from the Science and Engineering Faculty, from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). I’m currently doing an Honours Degree which is investigating design aspects of video games that may be beneficial for older adults here in Australia.

I’m preferably looking for individuals who are aged 55 years or older and live in Australia, to participate in a 15-20 minute survey study. If you're YOUNGER than 55 however, you are still eligible to complete the survey!

To recognise your contribution, should you choose to participate, the research team is offering you the chance to win either a $100 Myer or Coles gift card.

Interested?

Then please proceed to the link here: https://tinyurl.com/QUT-olderadults-videogames

…where you will be provided with further information, to ensure that your decision and consent to participate is fully informed.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, then please by all means contact me via email. Please note that this study has been approved by the QUT Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number 1800000676).

Many thanks for your consideration of this request!

Chris Mitchell

Honours Student

cs.mitchell@connect.qut.edu.au

2 comments

I have never been into games of any sort Chris and can you tell us what benefit these might have -- and what type 

To simply put it, studies within the past decade have shown that playing games has been able to improve with older player's cognitive functions and other similar skills. Examples include imprvoving cognitive memory, mental reflexes, mental multi-tasking, overall self-confidence, social interaction with other like-minded players and overall positive wellbeing (just to name a few). Sorry it took so long to write this response by the way! 

I would rather be reading factual books or learning something useful than playing games   -- but thats me 

Hiya Mitch, I am an avid video games player and I often have a game with my almost 90 years old aunt. She beats me every time. Good luck with your study!

Thank you so much!!!

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