Social Participation among the Elderly: Moderated Mediation Model of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2019 ◽  
pp. 698-717
Author(s):  
Shashi Kant Srivastava ◽  
Prabin Kumar Panigrahi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Information And Communication

Effects of ICT-based Multi-Cognition Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Elder Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Du-Ri Kim ◽  
Seunghwan Song ◽  
Gwon-Min Kim ◽  
Jae Hyeok Chang ◽  
Young Jin Tak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Disease Assessment ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Elder Adults

BACKGROUND Although the elderly have more time and exercise opportunities compared to other age groups, they tend to be inactive and passive towards exercise, resulting in low actual exercise rates. Furthermore, simple repetitive exercise programs fail to engage the elderly to continuously exercise because these programs do not induce their interest or meet their expectations. Meanwhile, information and communication technology (ICT)-based training devices for elderly care related to dementia are being developed to enhance the cognitive functions of elder adults. For elder adults who require bicycle training devices can not only improve muscle strength and balance of lower limbs by continuously contracting and relaxing lower-limb muscles but also improve cognitive function to help prevent dementia. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to investigate the effects of an information and communication technology (ICT)-based multi-cognition program on body composition and cognitive function in elder adults. METHODS In a randomized controlled intervention test on 20 people over the age of 60 (exercise group: n = 10; control: n = 10), the multi-cognition program was applied on the exercise group twice per week, once per day for 12 weeks, at 30 min per session, whereas the control group was advised to maintain their usual daily activities. RESULTS A comparison of changes in body composition and cognitive function before and after intervention exhibited statistically significant differences in skeletal muscle mass (P=.01) and modified Alzheimer’s disease assessment scale–cognitive score (P=.01) between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS It can be difficult to be engaged in a simple repetitive exercise program. Therefore, to meet the interest and expectations of elder adults, a customized ICT-based multi-cognition program, which can improve body composition and cognitive function in elder adults and is believed to be helpful in the prevention of dementia, is recommended. CLINICALTRIAL UMIN000042129

scholarly journals The relationship between living with a spouse and mental health in the elderly population: Moderated mediation effects of loneliness and perceived problems

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 117955731987664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Ken Soh ◽  
Joyce S. Pang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: Study 1 investigated if the elderly’s perception of experiencing life problems moderates the effect of spousal living arrangements on their mental health, while study 2 first assessed loneliness as a mediator on the spousal living arrangements and mental health relationship, and then tested 2 moderated-mediation models whereby perceived problems moderates the mediation. Methods: Study 1 involved 135 participants aged 60 years and above (mean = 70.96; SD = 6.16); Study 2 involved 122 participants aged 65 years and above (mean = 74.85; SD = 6.91). Results: This study found simple moderation and mediation effects of perceived problems and loneliness, respectively, on the spousal living arrangements and mental health relationship. Furthermore, results showed that perceived problems moderate the loneliness and mental health link in a moderated-mediation model. Discussion: Findings inform potential interventions for elderly mental health. Interventions could focus on reducing loneliness and problems faced by the elderly, especially those with nonspousal living arrangements.

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