Dissertation
Adoption of Xbox Kinect Video Games to Help with the Driving Performance of Older Adults
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00219
Abstract
Xbox Kinect video games are an inexpensive and enjoyable method of combining physical, visual and cognitive exercises by which to older people may improve their driving skills. However, the adoption of this intervention has been largely ignored in literature. While the critiques of adoption theories and their lack of contextual consideration have been quite extensive over recent years, this thesis argues that independent living as a lifestyle choice for the new conditions that seniors face in their lives plays a significant role in adoption of technologies. In the other hand for elderly to live independently, it is vital to maintain their driving capability. Therefore, the present article introduces perceived transfer effects as a cognitive process in which elderly realize how Xbox Kinect video games help them in their functional abilities to empower their driving skills required to live independently. Prior to the adoption study, the thesis provides a proof of concept for the potential use of Xbox Kinect video games to help with the driving performance of elderly. This happens through an experiment that assesses the driving capabilities and their scores in the Xbox video games. The experiment familiarising the participants with the intervention provides the context for the empirical data collection. Then, the study conducts 21 (range 65- 87 years; Mean = 71; SD = 3.81) qualitative interviews to understand the constructs contributing to the perceived transfer effects of games from seniors‟ perspective.
Details
- Title
- Adoption of Xbox Kinect Video Games to Help with the Driving Performance of Older Adults
- Authors
- Suchada Vichitvanichphong
- Contributors
- Don Kerr (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00219
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450522602621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
- Research Statement
- false
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