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Comparison of Digital Applications and Conventional Equipment in Group and Individual Recreational Activities: Social Psychology, Social Interactions, Emotional Reaction, and Perceived Usability in Middle-aged and Senior Citizens

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posted on 2020-11-24, 17:41 authored by Yu-Min FangYu-Min Fang

In an aging society, improving quality of life for middle-aged and senior citizens is crucial. In Taiwan, karaoke recreation is a popular event among senior citizens. This study examined the effects of singing on middle-aged and senior citizens via testing such individuals before and after singing. The tested aspects consisted of social psychology, social interaction, emotional reaction, and usability. The experiment design categorized karaoke events into “group singing” and “individual singing.” The tested karaoke equipment consisted of conventional physical karaoke equipment (hereafter referred to as conventional karaoke equipment) and new karaoke software applications. Experiment participants comprised 48 middle-aged and senior citizens from Miaoli, Taiwan, who were divided into three groups, namely individual participant using digital application, individual participant using conventional karaoke equipment, and grouped participants using conventional karaoke equipment. Results revealed that after singing, the participants’ social avoidance and distress levels decreased, their emotions improved and strengthened, and, and they demonstrated enhanced social interaction behaviors. Furthermore, group singing yielded greater effects than individual singing did, whereas the effects were greater among participants who used conventional karaoke equipment than those who used digital applications. Participants who used conventional karaoke equipment demonstrated enhanced emotions, social interactions, and satisfaction with usability. Despite attempts to enhance competitiveness via integrating online social functions, new karaoke software still has space for improvement.

Funding

the Ministry of Science and Technology, Republic of China (MOST 107-2410-H-239 -012 -MY2)

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Declaration of conflicts of interest

The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article

Corresponding author email

FanGeo@nuu.edu.tw

Lead author country

  • Taiwan

Lead author job role

  • Higher Education Faculty 4-yr College

Lead author institution

Department of Industrial Design, National United University

Human Participants

  • Yes

Ethics statement

The research ethics committee of China Medical University and Hospital approved this study (REC number: CRREC-106-044)

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