Attitudes and Perceptions of Older Chinese People in Hong Kong Towards Silver Gaming

Rita W. L. Yu*, Lu Peng, Alan H. S. Chan, P. L. Teh, Lydia Y. C. Lam

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

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    Abstract

    This preliminary study aimed to explore the perceptions and attitudes of older Chinese people (over 60 years of age) in Hong Kong towards gaming by adopting a qualitative research method and to investigate the factors that motivate them to participate in gaming. A face-to-face interview was conducted with 20 older Chinese people in Hong Kong. The qualitative data were classified into six groups of factors, viz., personal factors, interpersonal relationships, product factors, environmental factors, desired outcomes, and economic factors, which are all interdependent. Findings suggest that personal factors are the core factor as they contribute the most to the perceptions and attitudes of the older people towards gaming. Interestingly, most participants were unable to clearly define gaming, and the older generation had no consensus. These findings have important implications in removing the barriers and difficulties that hinder the older Chinese people from gaming.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHuman Aspects of IT for the Aged Population
    Subtitle of host publicationApplications in Health, Assistance, and Entertainment - 4th International Conference, ITAP 2018
    EditorsJia Zhou, Gavriel Salvendy
    PublisherSpringer Verlag
    Pages571-586
    ISBN (Electronic)9783319920375
    ISBN (Print)9783319920368
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2018
    Event4th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (ITAP 2018) - Las Vegas, United States
    Duration: 15 Jul 201820 Jul 2018

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
    Volume10927
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743
    ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (ITAP 2018)
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityLas Vegas
    Period15/07/1820/07/18

    Research Keywords

    • Attitude
    • Barrier
    • Gaming
    • Older chinese people
    • Perception
    • Qualitative research

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