Perceptions and Acceptability of Sensor-Based Activity Recognition Systems Among Older Adults and Their Families

David Díaz-Jiménez, José L. López, Francisco J. Flores-Avilés, Macarena Espinilla

2025

Abstract

This paper examines activity recognition systems that use sensor devices with specific activity models. It presents a new system that combines motion, open/close, and ambient sensors with wristband devices and location beacons. Alongside a detailed review of the system, the study also explores the views of two main groups of users: older adults and their family members. Although related studies exist, this research introduces the system and thoroughly analyzes user feedback. An important aspect is the acknowledgment of improvements in sensor-based smart devices, especially in terms of size and subtlety compared to earlier bracelet designs. This study included 40 anonymous participants who tested these system and key factors analyzed include acceptability, safety, peace of mind, privacy, quality of life, autonomy, trust, perceived social support, loneliness, and economic cost. This assessment offers useful insights into how users perceive and accept the system, to understand the main concerns with commonly used devices like cameras and sensors helps identify which devices older adults might be open to using in their routines. These insights are expected to guide the development of future systems that better address user needs.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Díaz-Jiménez D., López J., Flores-Avilés F. and Espinilla M. (2025). Perceptions and Acceptability of Sensor-Based Activity Recognition Systems Among Older Adults and Their Families. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE; ISBN 978-989-758-743-6, SciTePress, pages 240-247. DOI: 10.5220/0013278700003938

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ict4awe25,
author={David Díaz-Jiménez and José López and Francisco Flores-Avilés and Macarena Espinilla},
title={Perceptions and Acceptability of Sensor-Based Activity Recognition Systems Among Older Adults and Their Families},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE},
year={2025},
pages={240-247},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013278700003938},
isbn={978-989-758-743-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE
TI - Perceptions and Acceptability of Sensor-Based Activity Recognition Systems Among Older Adults and Their Families
SN - 978-989-758-743-6
AU - Díaz-Jiménez D.
AU - López J.
AU - Flores-Avilés F.
AU - Espinilla M.
PY - 2025
SP - 240
EP - 247
DO - 10.5220/0013278700003938
PB - SciTePress