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Online Explorative Study on the Learning Uses of Virtual Reality Among Early Adopters
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Virtual reality among the elderly: a usefulness and acceptance study from Taiwan
Shabbir Syed-Abdul1,2, Shwetambara Malwade1, Aldilas Achmad Nursetyo1,2
1International Center for Health Information Technology (ICHIT), Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
BMC Geriatrics
|August 21, 2019
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) shows high acceptance among older adults, positively impacting active aging. Elderly participants found VR useful, easy to use, and enjoyable, indicating a promising technology for their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Health
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) offers a secure environment for medical applications and activities.
- VR positively affects older adults by reducing fall risks and enhancing social-emotional well-being.
- Challenges to active aging in older adults include declining health, functional loss, and social isolation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acceptance and usage of virtual reality (VR) technology among the elderly population.
- To evaluate the potential of VR as a tool to support active aging in older adults.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 30 older adults (March-May 2018).
- Participants used one of nine selected VR applications for 15 minutes twice weekly for six weeks.
- Technology Acceptance Model-based questionnaires and statistical analyses (Cronbach's alpha, Pearson's correlation, linear regression) were employed.
Main Results:
- Perceived usefulness, ease of use, social norms, and enjoyment significantly influenced the intention to use VR.
- Participants largely agreed on VR's perceived usefulness and enjoyment, reporting positive experiences.
- High acceptance of VR technology was observed in the elderly participants.
Conclusions:
- Older adults exhibit positive perceptions towards adopting VR for active aging.
- VR is perceived as useful, easy to use, and enjoyable by the elderly.
- The study indicates a positive attitude towards adopting VR technology among older populations.
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