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

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作者：
Chiara Garattini
Joseph Wherton
David Prendergast
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[1] Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL) Centre,
[2] School of Public Health,undefined
[3] Physiotherapy and Population Science,undefined
[4] University College Dublin,undefined
[5] Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience,undefined
[6] Trinity College Dublin,undefined
[7] Intel Labs,undefined
[8] Health Research and Innovation,undefined
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Universal Access in the Information Society | 2012年 / 11卷
关键词：
Information and communication technology; Ageing; Loneliness;
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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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页码：211 / 222
页数：11
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