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Exergames can enhance seniors' well-being by meeting psychological needs for autonomy and competence. This fun and engaging activity offers therapeutic benefits for physical and social health in older adults.

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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychology

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  • Qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, were employed.

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  • To investigate the impact of exergames on psychological needs, specifically autonomy and competence.
  • To assess the therapeutic and entertainment value of exergames for older adults.

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  • Participants reported that their innate psychological needs for autonomy and competence were met while playing the exergame.
  • The exergame served as a therapeutic tool, positively influencing subjective physical and social well-being.

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