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Abstract: The increase of computer-mediated communication use and the aging population has led to a renewed interest in online communities and social networks for active aging and social support in daily living. However, a systematic understanding of the design recommendations in Senior Online Communities is still lacking in scientific documentation. The aim of this paper is to identify the design recommendations used in online communities that support active aging. In addition, this paper highlights some of the benefits of using online communities by older adults. Twenty-three papers published between January 2015 and May 2020 in English-language, peer-reviewed publications, met inclusion criteria. The review presents a set of recommendations for designing online communities to enhance older adults’ social interactions. A process that aims for “engagement” is suggested to strategically guide the design of Senior Online Communities: Interacting – Sense of Belonging (Role-playing, Storytelling, and Legacy) – Engaging. Keywords: senior online communities, design recommendations, aging, systematic literature review, computer-mediated communication *** Vieillir dans les communautes en ligne : Une revue systematique de litterature portant sur les recommandations du design Resume: L’utilisation croissante des communications informatisees et le vieillissement de la population ont conduit a un regain d'interet pour les communautes en ligne et les reseaux sociaux quant au vieillissement actif et au soutien social dans la vie quotidienne. Cependant, une comprehension systematique des recommandations de conception dans les communautes en ligne seniors fait encore defaut. Le but de cet article est d'identifier les recommandations pour le design de communautes en ligne orientees vers le vieillissement actif. En outre, ce document couvre son utilisation et les avantages percus par les personnes âgees. Vingt-trois articles publies entre janvier 2015 et mai 2020 dans des publications de langue anglaise repondaient aux criteres d'inclusion. La revue de la litterature presente un ensemble de recommandations pour la conception des communautes en ligne afin d’ameliorer les interactions sociales des personnes âgees. Un parcours pour la conception des communautes en ligne senior est suggere : Interaction - Sentiment d'appartenance (jeux de role, narration et heritage) - Engagement. Mots-cles : communautes en ligne, senior, revue systematique, recommandations pour la conception des communautes

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