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Can Digital Technology Enhance Social Connectedness Among Older Adults? A Feasibility Study

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dc.contributor.authorBarbosa Neves, Barbara
dc.contributor.authorFranz, Rachel
dc.contributor.authorJudges, Rebecca
dc.contributor.authorBeermann, Christian
dc.contributor.authorBaecker, Ron
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-02T15:47:27Z
dc.date.available2023-11-02T15:47:27Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the feasibility of a novel communication technology to enhance social connectedness among older adults in residential care. Research suggests that technology can create opportunities for social connectedness, helping alleviate social isolation and loneliness. Studies on implementation and feasibility of such technological interventions, particularly among frail and institutionalized older adults, are scant. Data were gathered in a 3-month deployment with 12 older adults, including semistructured interviews with participants and relatives/friends, psychometric scales, field observations, and usability tests. Data were analyzed with qualitative profiling, thematic analysis, and Friedman tests. The technology was a feasible communication tool, although requiring an adaptation period. Use increased perceived social interaction with ties, but increased social connectedness (meaningful social interaction) was only reported by participants with geographically distant relatives. Sense of well-being and confidence with technology was enhanced, but negative effects were also observed. Findings are useful for researchers and practitioners interested in technological interventions.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationBarbosa Neves, B., Franz, R., Judges, R., Beermann, C., & Baecker, R. (2019). Can Digital Technology Enhance Social Connectedness Among Older Adults? A Feasibility Study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 38(1), 49-72. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464817741369pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/0733464817741369pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/29287
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.relationThis research was supported by GRAND NCE as well as by AGE-WELL NCE Inc., both members of the Government of Canada’s Networks of Centres of Excellence research program.pt_PT
dc.subjectDigital Technology; Social Connectedness; Technology Acceptability; Social Isolation; Loneliness.pt_PT
dc.titleCan Digital Technology Enhance Social Connectedness Among Older Adults? A Feasibility Studypt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage72pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue1pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage49pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Applied Gerontologypt_PT
oaire.citation.volume38pt_PT
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT

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