Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly

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Moradi Prosha; Masjedi Abbas; JAFARI MAHDI

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Journal: Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Year:2021 | Volume:27 | Issue:3 Page(s): 302-317

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Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly

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Moradi Prosha | Masjedi Abbas | JAFARI MAHDI | Issue Writer Certificate

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Video games

Memory

Executive functions

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Objectives Decline of cognitive ability is one of the changes old age. Recent studies have shown that computer games has a positive effect on cognitive abilities. Accordingly, the present study aims to assess the effectiveness of computer games in improving working Memory, visual Memory, and Executive functions in the elderly. Methods This is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design conducted on 40 older people in Tehran, Iran who were selected using a purposive sampling method based on the inclusion criteria and after a clinical interview. They were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control groups. The Intervention group played a one-hour computer game (Lumosity) at 15 sessions, while the control group did not play any computer games. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 25 software. Results The Computer game had a significant effect on the improvement of working Memory, visual Memory, and Executive functions in the Intervention group compared to the control group (P<0. 05). Conclusion Computer games can improve Memory and cognitive functions of the elderly. It is recommended to use these games in nursing homes and the related centers to rehabilitate the elderly.

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Moradi, Prosha, Masjedi, Abbas, & JAFARI, MAHDI. (2021). Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 27(3 ), 302-317. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/992581/en

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Moradi Prosha, Masjedi Abbas, JAFARI MAHDI. Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY[Internet]. 2021;27(3 ):302-317. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/992581/en

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Prosha Moradi, Abbas Masjedi, and MAHDI JAFARI, “Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly,” IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, vol. 27, no. 3 , pp. 302–317, 2021, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/992581/en

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