Garattini, Chiara and Wherton, Joseph and Prendergast, David
(2012)
Linking the lonely: an exploration of a communication technology
designed to support social interaction among older adults.
Universal Access in the Information Society, 11.
pp. 211-222.
ISSN 1615-5297
Abstract
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.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Information and communication technology;
Ageing; Loneliness |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Anthropology |
| Item ID: |
11158 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-011-0235-y |
| Depositing User: |
David Prendergast
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| Date Deposited: |
08 Oct 2019 15:33 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Universal Access in the Information Society |
| Publisher: |
Springer Verlag |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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