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It aims to address challenges posed by geographic dispersion, evolving family structures and technological barriers by enabling the preservation and sharing of personal and family narratives in a meaningful and emotionally resonant way.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The system was designed using a participatory design methodology involving older and younger adults in iterative co-design sessions, focus groups and usability testing. The agile development process supported the refinement of functionalities and interface design to ensure accessibility, emotional relevance and ease of use across generations. The platform supports creating, organising and accessing stories in video, audio and image formats via mobile devices and smart TVs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings from participatory activities and usability testing highlight a strong preference among older users for asynchronous communication and intuitive, low-pressure interaction modalities. Participants valued themed prompts, multimodal recording options and the emotional connection facilitated by storytelling. The project resulted in several key outputs, including a functioning medium-fidelity prototype, a narrative theme library and a user-friendly interface tailored for intergenerational engagement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Perpetua represents an innovative application of digital storytelling to support active ageing, digital inclusion and emotional continuity in intergenerational relationships. 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