Wianto, Elizabeth and Malinda, Maya and Toba, Hapnes and Chen, Chien-Hsu (2025) Feasibility Research on Tech-Based Design for Older Adults Strength Training in Indonesia. Journal of Sustainability Research, 7 (4).
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Abstract
The rapidly aging population of Indonesia is facing different challenges in sustaining regular physical activity, specifically in strength training, due to low adherence and limited opportunities for social engagement. Therefore, this research aimed to develop and evaluate the first prototype for older adults, using Osterwalder’s Value Proposition in combination with Design Thinking to guide iterative development. A 28-day field trial was conducted with 40 active, retired participants aged 60 to 82, focusing on the feasibility of upper limb strength training through group-based technology-assisted exercise. The participant experiences were collected qualitatively through individual interviews and analyzed thematically according to the Value Proposition Design (VPD) framework. The results showed that participants more readily articulated perceived benefits, such as enhanced social connection and opportunities for muscle training than barriers including reluctance or discomfort. Even though direct simultaneous exercise was limited by personal routines, the sense of connectedness was highly valued. Moreover, technology-facilitated group exercise devices were well-received by older adults when clear benefits were communicated, reporting the potential to enhance health-conscious communities and improve physical and social well-being. Future research could show the types and degrees of social interaction that most effectively promoted ongoing participation in physical activity among older adults.
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | gerontechnology; Indonesian older adult; Osterwalder’s Value Proposition Design; prototype design iteration; sustainable strength training | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depositing User: | Perpustakaan Maranatha | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date Deposited: | 02 May 2026 06:47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2026 06:47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| URI: | http://repository.maranatha.edu/id/eprint/34889 |
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