Abstract
The progressive growth of the ageing population represents opportunities as well as challenges. Consistently,
the identification of effective cognitive empowerment programs in elderly population is now a worldwide
health policy priority, specially for their preventive effect. In this chapter, within the paradigm of Positive
Technology, the main focus will be on the use advanced technologies as effective tools for a new class
of applications aimed at improving the traditional cognitive empowerment in elderly. Specifically, the
attention will be devoted on how advanced technologies may be used to support elderly in reaching
engaging and self-actualizing experiences. On the basis of the most recent evidence in literature, it will
be discussed the possible advantages in using such advanced technologies for improving well-being in
frail elderly: coupled with an increase in cognitive skills acquisition, the advantages may range increased
self-efficacy and decreased subjective weakness, with a consequent improvement in both physical and
cognitive performance.
| Lingua originale | English |
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| Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Integrating Technology in Positive Psychology Practice |
| Editor | D., Cipresso, P., Gaggioli, A., Riva, G Villani |
| Pagine | 195-214 |
| Numero di pagine | 20 |
| DOI | |
| Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2016 |
Keywords
- Cognitive Empowerment
- Frailty
- Positive Technology