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  • 标题:Physical and Psychosocial Effects of Wii Video Game Use among Older Women
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  • 作者:Dennis Wollersheim ; Monika Merkes ; Nora Shields
  • 期刊名称:Australian Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society
  • 印刷版ISSN:1449-0706
  • 电子版ISSN:1835-8780
  • 出版年度:2010
  • 卷号:8
  • 期号:2
  • 出版社:Swinburne University of Technology
  • 摘要:

    This study investigated the physical and psychosocial effect of exergaming in community dwelling older adult women. In a pilot study consisting of a six-week baseline period and a six-week intervention period, participants (N = 11, mean age = 73.5 years, SD = 9.0) played Nintendo Wii Sports twice weekly. We measured full body movements using accelerometers, and assessed psychosocial effects through end-of-study focus group meetings. There were large self-reported psychological effects related to positive changes in self perception. The game-play deepened social connections within the group and provided a basis for shared experiences with younger aged family members. Physically, the game-play showed significantly higher maximum energy expenditure (t = -4.52, p < 0.05) than baseline, but no significant difference in overall energy expenditure. Findings from the quantitative data showed that Wii-play did not have substantial physical effects; nevertheless, qualitative data revealed that the participants perceived an improved sense of physical, social and psychological wellbeing.

  • 关键词:Wii – Older Women – Psychosocial Benefit – Australia – Exercise – Exergames
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