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

被引：42
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作者：
Garattini, Chiara [1 ,2 ]
Wherton, Joseph [1 ,3 ]
Prendergast, David [1 ,4 ]
机构：
[1] Technol Res Independent Living TRIL Ctr, Dublin, Ireland
[2] Univ Coll Dublin, Sch Publ Hlth Physiotherapy & Populat Sci, Dublin 2, Ireland
[3] Trinity Coll Dublin, Trinity Coll Inst Neurosci, Dublin, Ireland
[4] Intel Labs, Hlth Res & Innovat, Leixlip, Ireland
来源：
UNIVERSAL ACCESS IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY | 2012年 / 11卷 / 02期
关键词：
Information and communication technology; Ageing; Loneliness; LONELINESS; PEOPLE; SYSTEM; HEALTH;
D O I：
10.1007/s10209-011-0235-y
中图分类号：
TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
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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页码：211 / 222
页数：12
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