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Kosuke Zaitsu1,2, Yuki Nishimura1, Hiroyuki Matsuguma3
11 Kyushu University Graduate School of Integrated Frontier Science , Fukuoka, Japan .
Games for Health Journal
|August 20, 2015
Summary
Exergames may motivate older adults to exercise more, especially those less extraverted. Personality traits like neuroticism and extraversion influenced exercise changes during the exergame intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for elderly health.
- Exergames offer a novel approach to promote exercise in older adults.
- Understanding personality influences on exercise adherence is important for tailored interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an exergame intervention on exercise performance in elderly individuals.
- To investigate the relationship between personality traits (Big Five Scale) and the effectiveness of exergame interventions.
Main Methods:
- 16 elderly participants (>65 years) completed a 12-week study.
- Participants underwent an exergame intervention and completed the Big Five Scale.
- Sit-to-stand exercise frequency was measured with and without exergames.
Main Results:
- Exercise frequency was higher with exergames, though not significantly different.
- The increase in exercise frequency correlated positively with neuroticism.
- The increase in exercise frequency correlated negatively with extraversion; no association with conscientiousness.
Conclusions:
- Exergame interventions show potential motivational benefits for elderly individuals.
- The positive motivational effect is more pronounced in less extraverted older adults.
- Personality traits can modulate the impact of exergames on exercise behavior.
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