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• TITLE: Communication Style as a Modulator of Engagement and Success in Game-Based Interventions for Older Adults: Non-Randomised Experimental Study

  AUTHORS: Carmen Navarro-Mateos, Alexandre Cavaleiro, Susana Lopes, Marlene Rosa

  KEYWORDS: Communication, Games, Therapy, Older Adults, Ageing

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.13 No.3, July 15, 2025

  ABSTRACT: Purpose of the Study: This study examines how older adults respond to two different communication styles during an analogue game, focusing on both mood changes and game outcomes. Methodology: A non-randomised experimental study compared two different communicative styles while using a game-based approach (Agilidades Inc.) in older adults: Group 1 (G1-humanistic communication) (n = 18); Group 2 (G2-straight communication) (n = 10). The visual analogue mood scale (VAMS) was assessed before and after the game. The % of game success was calculated. Findings: VMAS scores were modified for: valence (p = 0.016), mood (p = 0.020) (G1); for arousal (p = 0.034), valence (p = 0.046) (G2). Group 2 presented a significantly higher % of game success (p = 0.013). There is a high correlation between % success and arousal T1-T0 (p = 0.015) in G2. Conclusion: Communication style significantly influences both emotional response and game-related success in older adults. Humanized communication fosters greater emotional well-being, while straightforward communication may enhance task performance by improving clarity.