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June 28, 2016Educational Gerontology

Enhancing the wellbeing of the elderly: Social use of digital technologies in aged care

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HHHelen HasanUniversity of WollongongHLHenry LingerBoise State University

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates how digital technology improves social wellbeing in the elderly, suggesting better engagement and quality of life.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore how the social wellbeing of elderly citizens can be improved through the use of digital technologies.
  • A 2-year action research study focusing on the social use of ICT in aged-care facilities.
  • Establishment of computer kiosks and weekly ICT skills classes for elderly residents.
  • Observation of residents' engagement in computer-based activities and their digital capability development.
  • Residents showed increased engagement in meaningful activities, with themes identified such as connection and enjoyment.
  • The activities correlated with domains of social wellbeing including social participation, control over daily life, and dignity.

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Hasan et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2296d6cce2ba38c0cd3d7chttps://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2016.1205425
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