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Evaluation of a Gamification-Based Intervention to Enhance Intergenerational Communication: Pre-Post Mixed Methods
Eliza Lai-Yi Wong1,2, Clement Cheuk Wai Ng2, Dorothy Yingxuan Wang1,2
1Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 418, School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Ngan Shing St, Sha Tin, China (Hong Kong), 852 22528772.
JMIR Aging
|July 31, 2026
Summary
A gamified tabletop game improved intergenerational communication and health literacy, particularly for older adults. This intervention combats social isolation and promotes active aging through enhanced social connections.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Intergenerational communication is vital for older adults' social connections and healthy aging.
- Effective interventions to promote intergenerational engagement are currently limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a gamification intervention for intergenerational dialogue.
- To assess impacts on communication and health-related capacity across age groups.
- To analyze intervention characteristics' effect on game experience.
Main Methods:
- Developed a theoretical framework for intergenerational dialogue using a co-creation approach.
- Implemented a gamified tabletop game intervention ('Healthy Aging in Dialogue Tabletop Game').
- Employed mixed methods (surveys, interviews) across young, middle-aged, and older adult groups.
Main Results:
- The intervention significantly improved intergenerational communication satisfaction, competence, and health literacy.
- Older adults showed particular benefits, with higher patient enablement scores.
- Gamification effectively enhanced intergenerational communication and engagement, combating social isolation.
Conclusions:
- The tabletop game fostered enjoyable cross-generational dialogue and improved communication competence.
- Findings support using gamification to promote social interaction and active aging.
- This research offers valuable insights for aging research and interventions.