http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563213000174
Abstract
The
purpose of this investigation was to examine differences in
psychological functioning (e.g., well-being, affect, depression, and
social functioning) between older adults who play digital games compared
to those older adults that do not play digital games. Analysis was
conducted on a sample of 140 independently living older adults with an
average age of 77.47 years (SD = 7.31). Participants were
divided into three groups (Regular, Occasional Gamers, and Non-gamers) –
60% of the sample was either a Regular or Occasional Gamer. Differences
among the groups were found for well-being, negative affect, social
functioning, and depression with Regular and Occasional Gamers
performing better, on average, than Non-gaming older adults. Findings
suggest that playing may serve as a positive activity associated with
successful aging.
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