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Age-Related Differences in Gross Motor Skills

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Kavous Salehzadeh Niksirat,

Chaklam Silpasuwanchai,

Xiangshi RenAuthors Info & Claims

ITAP '16: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Interactive Technology and Ageing Populations

Pages 109 - 118

https://doi.org/10.1145/2996267.2996278

Published: 20 October 2016 Publication History

Abstract

Body-based interfaces have recently attracted much attention. In such interfaces, gross motor skills are critical in providing a safe and pleasant experience. However, little is known about gross motor performance, particularly on the age-related differences between the elderly and young adults. This study compares simple gross motor skills of the elderly with those of younger adults when performing arm and leg movements in different directions and different time intervals. By measuring participants' body movements during the task, we identified movement ranges, awkward movements, and the appropriate time interval between consecutive movements. We conclude by providing relevant HCI design implications.

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ITAP '16: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Interactive Technology and Ageing Populations

October 2016

122 pages

ISBN:9781450347464

DOI:10.1145/2996267

Conference Chairs:
Xiangshi Ren,
Antti Oulasvirta,
Program Chairs:
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ITAP '16: International Symposium on Interactive Technology and Ageing Populations

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Kochi, Japan

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Nurgalieva LJara Laconich JBaez MCasati FMarchese M(2019)A Systematic Literature Review of Research-Derived Touchscreen Design Guidelines for Older AdultsIEEE Access10.1109/ACCESS.2019.28984677(22035-22058)Online publication date: 2019
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