Playful interactions have an important role in human sociality. During playful interactions, two individuals continuously co-create an imaginary world together, such as playing roles in an imaginary scene or co-creating synchronized movements together. Playful interactions are characterized by an enhanced sense of flow and joy and have been associated with physical and psychological well-being across the lifespan. This research team and others have shown that playful interactions are particularly beneficial for the older population, which are at higher risk of cognitive decline and social isolation. The overarching aim of this proposal is to conduct an in-depth investigation of the effects of playful interactions, in older population. Specifically the investigators will test the effect of short playful interaction on cognitive measures, as well as social and affective indices, and compare them to a non-playful interaction (such exercise class, or personal conversation).
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Digit span
Timeframe: (1) Base line (2) one week following baseline and immediately after the first interaction (3) two weeks following baseline and immediately after the second interaction
Phonetic fluency
Timeframe: (1) Base line (2) one week following baseline and immediately after the first interaction (3) two weeks following baseline and immediately after the second interaction
Flanker task
Timeframe: (1) Base line (2) one week following baseline and immediately after the first interaction (3) two weeks following baseline and immediately after the second interaction
Perceived Partner Responsiveness
Timeframe: (1) Base line (2) one week following baseline and immediately after the first interaction (3) two weeks following baseline and immediately after the second interaction
Closeness
Timeframe: (1) one week following baseline and immediately after the first interaction (2) two weeks following baseline and immediately after the second interaction
Mood
Timeframe: (1) Base line (2) one week following baseline, before and immediately after the first interaction (3) two weeks following baseline, before and immediately after the second interaction