The contribution is framed in a context that pays attention to the phenomenon of population ageing, to ensure well-being for this fast-growing segment of the population. The investigation starts from the assumption that cultural participation positively impacts both mental and physical well-being of people, both in prevention and promotion, management and treatment of illnesses (WHO, 2019). Specifically, it aims to understand how to ensure participation in cultural life for people who are housebound. The basis of the pilot project is the living lab approach, whereby innovation is designed by working closely with users. Through the use of simulation within the Living Hub of SiMAV (Unige), users (10 people 65+) will be asked to accomplish a task by interacting with technological tools. Specifically, the purpose is to collect a story related to their intangible culture so that it can be passed down to new generations. Other methodologies used during the research phases are ethnographic observation and interview. One of the expected results of the research is the qualitative assessment of different personal preferences and habits in relation to the choice and use of digital devices according to the task at hand. Moreover, the project is expected to investigate what type of communication channel is perceived as most comfortable for transmitting intangible knowledge. During the observation, it will be examined the origins and reasons for the difficulties that occur in interacting with different digital devices. The research fits into the fields of digital inclusion and accessibility, with a focus on the elderly. The planned activities are a first approach to the research project to investigate what is the best way to transmit intangible knowledge between different generations, but among the future perspectives it is planned to design a tool to promote the exchange of know-how and investigate how the content is enjoyed: are the chosen communication channels effective for both promoters and users?
Active ageing: can design ensure cultural participation from home? A study about the preferences of elders in using technology
Leggiero, Isabel;Rocca, Francesca;
In corso di stampa
Abstract
The contribution is framed in a context that pays attention to the phenomenon of population ageing, to ensure well-being for this fast-growing segment of the population. The investigation starts from the assumption that cultural participation positively impacts both mental and physical well-being of people, both in prevention and promotion, management and treatment of illnesses (WHO, 2019). Specifically, it aims to understand how to ensure participation in cultural life for people who are housebound. The basis of the pilot project is the living lab approach, whereby innovation is designed by working closely with users. Through the use of simulation within the Living Hub of SiMAV (Unige), users (10 people 65+) will be asked to accomplish a task by interacting with technological tools. Specifically, the purpose is to collect a story related to their intangible culture so that it can be passed down to new generations. Other methodologies used during the research phases are ethnographic observation and interview. One of the expected results of the research is the qualitative assessment of different personal preferences and habits in relation to the choice and use of digital devices according to the task at hand. Moreover, the project is expected to investigate what type of communication channel is perceived as most comfortable for transmitting intangible knowledge. During the observation, it will be examined the origins and reasons for the difficulties that occur in interacting with different digital devices. The research fits into the fields of digital inclusion and accessibility, with a focus on the elderly. The planned activities are a first approach to the research project to investigate what is the best way to transmit intangible knowledge between different generations, but among the future perspectives it is planned to design a tool to promote the exchange of know-how and investigate how the content is enjoyed: are the chosen communication channels effective for both promoters and users?I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
