| dc.description.abstract | Globally the number of elderly individuals increases, and this segment of the population
is rapidly growing with considerable factors like their social well-being and overall quality
of life. When it comes to Sri Lankan context it turns out to be a crucial factor because of
the country’s situation and unique socio-cultural aspects. Sri Lankan elderly individuals
face cognitive function difficulties with ageing just like other elderly individuals globally
and have solutions, but when it comes to social well-being there is no proper solution to
address the problems like loneliness, social isolation, and lack of engagement negatively
impact to their social well - being and these factors plays a vital role in their overall health.
Computer games can be played via many platforms, variations such as multiplayer mode
which improve cognitive abilities, improve problem solving skills and logic, speed up
response time, increase hand to eye coordination, enhance prosocial behaviours such as;
empathy, altruism, generosity, sharing, cooperation, and comforting, stimulate focus and
visual memory and help to reduce stress. Some computer games are specially built to
improve game players’ mental health. Games such as Concrete Genie, Arise: A Simple
Story and A Fold Apart specially focused on the improvement of mental health and
improving social well-being using various game strategies such as puzzles. Recently,
computer games have gained traction within elderly individuals, especially in European
countries and actively participate just like the younger generation. Computer games offer
a unique opportunity to address these elderly individuals’ overall health challenges and
provide a platform for social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional fulfilment.
The researchers’ objective is to explore the social importance of encouraging Sri Lankan
elders to engage in computer games and determine the potential benefits associated with
this interactive form of entertainment | en_US |
