'Building the Threads of Connection that We Already Have': The Nature of Connections via Technology for Older People
| Autor: | Tim Kastelle, Mark Levine, Peter Worthy, Jacki Liddle, Nancy A. Pachana, Linda Clare, Janet Wiles, Avelie Stuart |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Technology
Health (social science) Social Psychology Social connectedness media_common.quotation_subject Emotions Social Inclusion 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Quality (business) Sociology Social isolation media_common Aged 030214 geriatrics business.industry Loneliness Public relations Middle Aged Social engagement Clinical Psychology Social technology Feeling Social Isolation Isolation (psychology) Geriatrics and Gerontology medicine.symptom business Gerontology 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Clinical gerontologist. 44(4) |
| ISSN: | 1545-2301 |
| Popis: | Objectives: The social connectedness of older people is of increasing concern. Technology has been suggested for enhancing social inclusion. This study aimed to explore the nature and quality of connections via technology. Methods: Qualitative exploration of experiences, stories, and needs was undertaken through semi-structured interviews with older (7) and middle-aged (3) adults with rich experience of connections via technology in Australia and England. Core aspects of connections through technology were constructed through interpretive description analysis. Results: Four key aspects were: 1. The caliber of connections: descriptions of a range of subjective quality of connections and characteristics of good connections; 2. Experiences of poor connection (mis- and dis-connection) including descriptions of experiences creating isolation; 3. Reasons to connect described the purposes of technology-based connections including connecting with others, themselves and places important to them; 4. Making connections work described active strategies to enhance connection. Conclusions: Using technology is part of the social engagement of many people. Considering the related feelings of connection and support strategies and needs could enhance future research and practice with older people. Clinical implications: The different characteristics and potential positive and negative experiences of connection via technology need consideration in measuring social isolation and supporting older adults. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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