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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology

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  • Socially assistive robots (SARs) are increasingly developed for older adults.
  • Understanding user engagement is crucial for effective SAR deployment in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the engagement patterns of older adults with the Hyodol SAR.
  • To identify predictors of engagement and distinct user profiles.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods approach: surveys, behavioral logs, conversational data.
  • Discriminant analysis and K-means clustering on data from 191 participants (aged 65+).

Main Results:

  • 40.8% of participants actively used the Hyodol SAR.
  • Key engagement predictors: education, life satisfaction, early usage frequency.
  • Identified three user profiles: Social Engagers, Independent Reflectors, Emotionally Expressive Users.

Conclusions:

  • Older adult engagement with SARs is multifaceted, influenced by demographics and psychological factors.
  • Distinct user profiles necessitate tailored interaction strategies for SARs in elder care.
  • Future research should explore long-term engagement and specific needs of different user groups.