[HTML][HTML] The use of digital technology for social wellbeing reduces social isolation in older adults: A systematic review

K Sen, G Prybutok, V Prybutok - SSM-population health, 2022 - Elsevier
This systematic review emphasizes the need for technology use in older adults to reduce
social isolation. With the advancement of technology over the years, the effectiveness of …

Combatting social isolation and increasing social participation of older adults through the use of technology: A systematic review of existing evidence

S Baker, J Warburton, J Waycott… - … journal on ageing, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives There are growing concerns that social isolation presents risks to older people's
health and well‐being. Thus, the objective of the review was to explore how technology is …

Predicting the acceptance and use of information and communication technology by older adults: An empirical examination of the revised UTAUT2

IM Macedo - Computers in human behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
In the light of a massive diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT),
coupled with unprecedented rates of an ageing population, the study of technology …

The benefits of social technology use among older adults are mediated by reduced loneliness

WJ Chopik - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Technology has the ability to enhance and enrich the lives of older adults by facilitating
better interpersonal relationships. However, few studies have directly examined …

Seniors' adoption of digital devices and virtual event platforms in Singapore during Covid-19

A Perdana, IA Mokhtar - Technology in Society, 2022 - Elsevier
In Singapore, with the nationwide implementation of Covid-19 physical restrictions and safe
management measures (SMMs) in place because of the pandemic, the seniors' regular …

[HTML][HTML] Consuming information related to COVID-19 on social media among older adults and its association with anxiety, social trust in information, and COVID-safe …

FHC Wong, T Liu, DKY Leung, AY Zhang… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background COVID-19-related information on social media is overabundant and sometimes
questionable, resulting in an “infodemic” during the pandemic. While previous studies …

Social networking sites use and life satisfaction. A quantitative study on older people living in Europe

A Gaia, E Sala, G Cerati - European Societies, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The European ageing population poses unprecedented challenges to society as a whole.
Social Networking Sites might be important tools to boost older people's well-being …

Metaverse virtual social center for elderly communication in time of social distancing

H Liang, J Li, Y Wang, J Pan, Y Zhang… - Virtual Reality & Intelligent …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The lack of social activities among the elderly due to physical limitations can
result in loneliness and depression. The spread of COVID-19 has made it difficult for the …

Effectiveness of instructional strategies designed for older adults in learning digital technologies: a systematic literature review

NA Ahmad, MF Abd Rauf, NN Mohd Zaid, A Zainal… - SN computer …, 2022 - Springer
An ageing population is a universal phenomenon experienced worldwide. In parallel with
these demographic changes, a significant breakthrough in digital devices has also …

Explaining the use of social network sites as seen by older adults: The enjoyment component of a hedonic information system

P Ramírez-Correa, EE Grandón… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Previous studies suggest that older adults are living increasingly alone and without the
company of their close relatives, which cause them depression problems and a detriment to …