Positive Technology for Healthy Living and Active Ageing

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Gerontology

Background:

• Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are rapidly integrating into daily life.
• The impact of digital devices on healthy living and active aging requires investigation.
• Potential benefits include personal growth and elderly integration versus risks of automation and information overload.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of "Positive Technology" in enhancing quality of life.
• To investigate how technology can support healthy living and active aging.
• To classify positive technologies based on their impact on personal experience.

Main Methods:

• Defining Positive Technology as an approach to improve personal experiences through technology.
• Classifying positive technologies into Hedonic, Eudaimonic, and Social/Interpersonal categories.
• Discussing practical applications for healthy living and active aging.

Main Results:

• Positive Technology can be used to increase wellness, strengths, and resilience.
• Hedonic technologies induce positive experiences.
• Eudaimonic technologies support self-actualization, and Social/Interpersonal technologies enhance connectedness.

Conclusions:

• Positive Technology offers a framework for leveraging digital tools to support healthy living and active aging.
• The approach categorizes technologies based on their impact on well-being and social connection.
• Practical applications demonstrate the potential of positive technologies for an aging population.