Analysis: video video games supply a method for grandparents to bond with youthful relations
Grandparents within the UK are turning to gaming with their youthful relations, in line with a brand new examine by Samsung. Over 36% of these 65 and over within the UK who’re inquisitive about gaming or already gaming play every single day, with 85% taking part in at the very least as soon as per week.
Gaming is a method for grandparents to bond and spend high quality time with relations, with 42% of these surveyed gaming for that cause. Grandparents are additionally gaming to stimulate their minds and increase their temper, with 22% gaming for these causes.
The examine discovered that whereas 51% of grandparents who recreation or want to recreation want to play alone, many desire to play with relations corresponding to youngsters and grandchildren or their associate.
To help the older technology in stepping into gaming, Samsung has teamed up with TikTok sensation Grandad Frank and gaming star Gee Nelly.
The Samsung survey polled 1,000 UK adults 65+ who’ve performed or can be inquisitive about taking part in, laptop/video video games. Performed 18th – twenty third November 2022
