Older Adults and Three-Dimensional Exergaming: Motivators and Barriers to Participation and Retention.

ABSTRACT: Background: Cognitive and physical activity are important for daily functioning. However, limited research exists on the motivators and barriers associated with older adults participating and adhering to exergame studies that promote physical and cognitive activity. Our objective was to examine older adults' motivators and barriers to joining and completing a three-dimensional exergame study. Methods: Fourteen older adults who participated in the exergame study contributed to one of three focus group discussions. Inductive and deductive methods were used to analyze the qualitative data. Results: Motivators for joining were generativity, peer referrals, self-improvement, and curiosity. Accomplishment, immersion, and exercise were motivators for retention. Participants a

SUBMITTER: Crane BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325799 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature