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Linking the lonely: an exploration of a communication technology designed to support social interaction among older adults

verfasst von: Chiara Garattini, Joseph Wherton, David Prendergast

Erschienen in: Universal Access in the Information Society | Ausgabe 2/2012

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This article explores mixed methods data gathered from a pilot of a communication system prototype in the homes of 19 older adults over a period of 10 weeks. The system has been designed to enhance communication among both friends and strangers and has been developed as a possible tool to increase interaction in older adults suffering from social isolation and loneliness. The paper uses remote logging data to inform discussion of how such a technology was received and utilised over time in a home setting. Qualitative data gathered via entry and exit interviews, and weekly checkpoint calls were used to provide deeper insight into patterns and practices identified via the logs.

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Titel: Linking the lonely: an exploration of a communication technology designed to support social interaction among older adults
verfasst von: Chiara Garattini
Joseph Wherton
David Prendergast
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2012
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Universal Access in the Information Society / Ausgabe 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1615-5289
Elektronische ISSN: 1615-5297
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-011-0235-y

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