Life-cycle: simulating the problems of aging and the aged.
A review of the problems that led to the development of a social simulation game, entitled "Life-Cycle" and an explanation of the objectives of the game and how it is used in the training of health care personnel in geriatrics is presented. Additionally, the results of a controlled experimental evaluation of the game's impact upon participants in terms of change in emotional responses and attitudes toward the elderly is covered.
D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005716:Game Theory; D005717:Games, Experimental; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011577:Psychodrama; D012381:Role Playing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D000078329:Workforce