The association between information and communication technologies, loneliness and social connectedness: A scoping review
B Petersen, N Khalili-Mahani, C Murphy… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Older adults are at a higher risk of loneliness, compared to other demographics. The use of
Internet Communication and Technologies (ICTs) among older adults is steadily increasing …
Internet Communication and Technologies (ICTs) among older adults is steadily increasing …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the impact of socially assistive robots on health and wellbeing across the lifespan: An umbrella review and meta-analysis
Background Socially assistive robots offer an alternate source of connection for interventions
within health and social care amidst a landscape of technological advancement and …
within health and social care amidst a landscape of technological advancement and …
[HTML][HTML] Use and acceptance of digital communication technology by older adults for social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed methods study
Background Older adults are at higher risk for health issues, including mental health
problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults …
problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults …
Cognitive functioning and sustained internet use amid the COVID-19 pandemic: longitudinal evidence from older adults in Switzerland
M Wieczorek, R Reinecke, C Borrat-Besson, C Meier… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pre-pandemic objective and
subjective cognitive functioning and sustained Internet use during the pandemic among …
subjective cognitive functioning and sustained Internet use during the pandemic among …
[PDF][PDF] The impact of social isolation, loneliness, and technology use during the COVID-19 pandemic on health-related quality of life: observational cross-sectional …
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL), defined as a person's self-perceived health status in
relation to their social, cultural, and environmental context, is linked to better health and the …
relation to their social, cultural, and environmental context, is linked to better health and the …
Smart speaker and ICT use in relationship with social connectedness during the pandemic: loneliness and social isolation found in older adults in low-income housing
Abstract Background and Objectives Social well-being of older adults living in low-income
housing was disproportionately affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. We …
housing was disproportionately affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. We …
Exploring the impact of information and communication technologies on loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review of …
Background Recognizing the escalating public health concerns of loneliness and social
isolation in aging populations, this study seeks to comprehensively explore the potential of …
isolation in aging populations, this study seeks to comprehensively explore the potential of …
[HTML][HTML] The Indirect Impact of Educational Attainment as a Distal Resource for Older Adults on Loneliness, Social Isolation, Psychological Resilience, and Technology …
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated social distancing
prevented the spread of the disease but potentially exacerbated social isolation and …
prevented the spread of the disease but potentially exacerbated social isolation and …
The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers
Background Addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults remains a public
health priority. The restrictions enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously …
health priority. The restrictions enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously …
Understanding the Role of Technology in Older Adults' Changing Social Support Networks
Technologies that facilitate communication between older adults and those around them
have the potential to strengthen older adults' connections with their support network. In this …
have the potential to strengthen older adults' connections with their support network. In this …