Games for Empathy for Sensitive Social Groups

Authors

  • Athanasios Drigas N.C.S.R. "DEMOKRITOS" - INSTITUTE OF INFORMATICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - TELECOMS LAB-NET MEDIA LAB
  • Chara Papoutsi N.C.S.R. "DEMOKRITOS" - INSTITUTE OF INFORMATICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - TELECOMS LAB-NET MEDIA LAB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijes.v4i3.5923

Abstract


Information and Communication Technology is part of almost everyone’s everyday life in a variety of ways and in many fields. All people should have access to ICTs including those with various disabilities and those with health problems. The studies presented in this article represent a body of work outlining positive effects of playing games in the area of special education and health care in order to cultivate empathy.

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Published

2016-10-26

How to Cite

Drigas, A., & Papoutsi, C. (2016). Games for Empathy for Sensitive Social Groups. International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering, Science & IT (iJES), 4(3), pp. 39–43. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijes.v4i3.5923

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Short Papers