Communication in the Changing Dyadic Interaction of Diverse Players

In this paper, we present the findings of a two month exploratory game study in which we compared the verbal and non-verbal communication practices of two independent groups of older adults. Among other factors, these groups differed in their education, technology literacy and physical functioning. Through observational measurements, we outline significant differences and trends in players' paired interaction, which progressively changed through prolonged exposure to the game. By comparing player performance both within and between groups, we raise questions and provide some insights as to how differences in the backgrounds of older players can influence dyadic interaction in collocated play.

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