Close Social Networks Among Older Adults: The Online and Offline Perspectives

Geographical Distance ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Close Friendships ◽

Regression Framework ◽

AbstractQualitative studies have found that the use of Information and Communication Technologies is related to an enhanced quality of life for older adults, as these technologies might act as a medium to access social capital regardless of geographical distance. In order to quantitatively study the association between older people’s characteristics and the likelihood of having a network of close friends offline and online, we use data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe and data from Facebook. Using a novel approach to analyze aggregated and anonymous Facebook data within a regression framework, we show that the associations between having close friends and age, sex, and being a parent are the same offline and online. Migrants who use internet are less likely to have close friends offline, but migrants who are Facebook users are more likely to have close friends online, suggesting that digital relationships may compensate for the potential lack of offline close friendships among older migrants.

Quality of Life Framework for Personalised Ageing: A Systematic Review of ICT Solutions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17082940 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 2940 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sabina Baraković ◽

Jasmina Baraković Husić ◽

Joost van Hoof ◽

Ondrej Krejcar ◽

Petra Maresova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Given the growing number of older people, society as a whole should ideally provide a higher quality of life (QoL) for its ageing citizens through the concept of personalised ageing. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are subject to constant and rapid development, and can contribute to the goal of an improved QoL for older adults. In order to utilise future ICT solutions as a part of an age-friendly smart environment that helps achieve personalised ageing with an increased QoL, one must first determine whether the existing ICT solutions are satisfying the needs of older people. In order to accomplish that, this study contributes in three ways. First, it proposes a framework for the QoL of older adults, in order to provide a systematic review of the state-of-the-art literature and patents in this field. The second contribution is the finding that selected ICT solutions covered by articles and patents are intended for older adults and are validated by them. The third contribution of the study are the six recommendations that are derived from the review of the literature and the patents which would help move the agenda concerning the QoL of older people and personalised ageing with the use of ICT solutions forward.

Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

10.4018/978-1-5225-2642-1.ch006 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 97-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leilani Goosen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Action Research ◽

Community Engagement ◽

Formal Education ◽

Learning And Development ◽

E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering Science & IT (iJES) ◽

ICTs and Music in Sensory and Motor Disabilities

10.3991/ijes.v5i2.6386 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Paraskevi Theodorou ◽

Athanasios Drigas

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Special Education ◽

Motor Disabilities ◽

<strong>With the advent of technology, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential for the improving of the quality of life of learners with Sensory and Motor disabilities. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which deal with the two important issues in the field of ICT’s, music and special education. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.</strong>

Adult Education, the Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Their Impact on Elderly’s Quality of Life: A Case Study

International Journal of Business and Social Science ◽

10.30845/ijbss.v10n8p11 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Elenka Brenna

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Adult Education ◽

Kuis Kihajar Sebagai Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Televisi dan Internet

Jurnal Teknodik ◽

10.32550/teknodik.v17i4.474 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 378

Author(s):

Oos M Anwas

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Learning Process ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Instructional Media ◽

The Times ◽

Descriptive Method

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 terutama dari aspek: karakteristik Kuis Kihajar dan proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 pada Juli s.d. Oktober 2013. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder serta pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pengelola dan peserta Kuis. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa karakteristik Kuis Kihajar sangat menarik karena setiap bulannya tidak hanya menambah peserta baru tetapi lebih dari setengahnya peserta lama tetap setia mengikuti kuis ini. Peserta kuis tidak sekedar membuka web atau mengirim sms, tetapi mengerjakan soal hingga rata-rata mencapai 44 soal setiap kali mengaksesnya. Proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar, antara lain: mudah, menyenangkan, menuntut penggunaan berbagai sumber belajar, fleksibel, serta menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (televisi, SMS, dan internet) yang sesuai dengan tren tuntutan zaman. Model Kuis Kihajar juga secara bertahap dapat mendorong terwujudnya budaya baru dalam memanfaatkan TIK sebagai media pembelajaran guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kualitas hidup. Kata kunci: Kuis Kihajar, media pembelajaran, media televisi, media internet Abstract: This study aimed to determine the implementation of Kihajar Quiz 2013 mainly from aspects: characteristics and the learning process. This study used a descriptive method. Research conducted on the implementation of Kihajar Quiz from July 2013 until October 2013. Data collected through secondary data as well as observations and interviews with organizers and quiz participants. The analysis of the data found that the characteristics Kihajar Quiz very interesting because every month not only add new participants but more than half of the previous participants remained faithful with the quiz. Participants do not just open a web quiz or sent sms, but work on the problems to reach an average of 44 questions each access. The learning process in Kihajar Quiz, among others: easy, fun, demanding the use of a variety of learning resources, fleksibel, as well as the use of information and communication technologies (television, SMS, and internet) in accordance with the trend of the demands of the times. Kihajar Quiz Model gradually promote the establishment of a new culture in is using ICT as a learning medium to improve the ability and quality of life. Keywords : Kihajar quiz, instructional media, television, internet

Information and communication technologies and quality of life in home confinement: Development and validation of the TICO scale

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0241948 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. e0241948

Author(s):

José Antonio García del Castillo-Rodríguez ◽

Irene Ramos-Soler ◽

Carmen López-Sánchez ◽

Carmen Quiles-Soler

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Ict Use ◽

Perception Of Quality ◽

Psychometric Studies ◽

Psychometric Quality

The mandatory home confinement of the Spanish population, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a unique opportunity to study the use and influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in people’s perception of quality of life during this exceptional situation. This article adapts and validates a psychometric scale designed to identify and measure the main dimensions of the Quality of Life construct perceived through ICT use. To this end, an exploratory and transversal study has been carried out in Spain on a sample of 2,346 participants. Data processing has been carried out with SPSS and EQS. The results provide evidence of the reliability and psychometric quality on the scale, which exhibits adequate consistency that facilitates its application. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a hierarchical model of three correlated factors that account for the dimensions “Satisfaction with life”, “Emotional support” and “Social support”, which have enough correlation to measure the personal perception of quality of life associated with ICT use and are consistent with previous psychometric studies. The results of the TICO scale indicate that more than 70% of the sample feel ICT have united their family during home confinement and more than 45% experience happy feelings when they use ICT. In home confinement, ICT use has improved users’ quality of life, mainly their satisfaction with life and social and family support.

Situación de extrema diversidad y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. Intervención en una unidad con pacientes residentes

Edutec Revista Electrónica de Tecnología Educativa ◽

10.21556/edutec.2006.22.500 ◽

2006 ◽

pp. a068

Author(s):

Francisca Negre Bennasar ◽

Sebastià Verger Gelabert ◽

David Abarca Cstro

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Faculty Of Education ◽

The University ◽

Made In

Este artículo describe la intervención realizada en la Unidad de Semicríticos del Hospital Son Dureta y mediante un convenio con la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares, centrándose en la descripción de la utilización de las TIC’s como recurso para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes en situación de extrema diversidad residentes en la Unidad.AbstractThis article describes the intervention made in the Son Dureta Hospital’s Semicritical Unit by means of an agreement with the Faculty of Education of the University of the Balearic Islands.The article is based on the description of how useful the TIC’s (Information and Communication Technologies) are as a resource to improve the extreme diversity resident patient’s quality of life in the Unit.

Insomnia and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elderly People: A Systematic Review

Medical Sciences ◽

10.3390/medsci7060070 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 70 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Arianna Salvemini ◽

Grazia D’Onofrio ◽

Filomena Ciccone ◽

Antonella Greco ◽

Anita Tullio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Elderly People ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Institutional Care ◽

Behavioural Therapy ◽

Background: Insomnia seems to be related to disability, risk of injury, metabolic syndrome, risk for cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, depression and impaired quality of life. Objectives: The goals in this paper was (1) to keep track of technological concepts and approaches to improve insomnia in elderly people, and (2) to define the effect that information and communication technologies (ICT) is having on patients’ care. Design: A systematic review was conducted from existing literature. Our selection criteria included: (1) age ≥ 60 years; (2) diagnosis of insomnia with the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-II), (3) CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy insomnia), (4) use of technological tools, and (5) associations between insomnia-related variables and indices of disability, quality of life, and global clinical assessments. Data analysis: 11 articles were included. An inductive content analysis was used for data extraction. Results: Our review revealed any technological systems that could purportedly rehabilitate elderly patients with insomnia. Three categories of research were identified from the review: (1) Internet Deliver-CBTi, (2) virtual coaches, and (3) sleep technologies. Conclusions: The potential for ICT to support insomnia care at home can improve the quality of life for families and reduce health care costs and premature institutional care.

TEACHING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS FOR A QUALITY OF LIFE INCREASE

INTED2017 Proceedings ◽

10.21125/inted.2017.2255 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Pilar Escuder-Mollon ◽

Jordi Adell

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Teaching Information

Use of Information and Communication Technologies among Older Adults

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197510636.013.12 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Alexander Seifert ◽

Shelia R. Cotten

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Digital Divide ◽

The United States ◽

Ict Use ◽

Measurement Tools ◽

Advance Research

In the United States, more people are turning 65 daily than at any prior point in history. This demographic transition will likely continue for several decades. Older adults experience health declines as they age in addition to increased chronic health conditions. Though older adults are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICTs), a digital divide still exists. In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the research on the digital divide and ICT use among older adults, including what is currently known about the impacts of ICT use on older adults’ health and quality of life, limitations in measurement tools and existing data sources, and future directions for others hoping to advance research on this topic.