How does age influence how we interact with objects in our environment?
What is the study about?
Researchers at the UQ perception and action lab are investigating how age influences how people interact with and cognitively value different types of objects in their environment.
What will you need to do?
You will play a computer-based object interaction game on your home computer. Followed by watching an interactive video clip. Finally, you will answer some questions based on individual assessment and your experience of the task. The study will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Eligibility criteria:
- 65 + years of age
- No history of neurological illness (e.g., Dementia or Alzheimer’s)
- Have normal or corrected to normal vision (e.g., glasses if necessary)
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Compensation:
For voluntary participating in this study, you will receive a $20 Coles/Myer gift card upon completion of the experiment. Delivery of the gift card will be organised by project staff.
Do you want to participate?
If you would like to participate, please click here to start the experiment.
More information?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Harrison Paff at h.paff@uq.edu.au or on 0406 907 611. Email communication is preferred.