scholarly journals Mobile Phone Use by the Elderly: Relationship between Usability, Social Activity, and the Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Briede-Westermeyer ◽  
Bélgica Pacheco-Blanco ◽  
Marianela Luzardo-Briceño ◽  
Cristhian Pérez-Villalobos
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Mobile Telephone ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Positive Effects

Mobile phones have caused diverging opinions regarding the change in communication patterns and the isolation among young people. However, in the case of the elderly, there are positive effects related to their use, their social activity, and their environmental awareness. This study connects these three variables beginning with the mobile telephone use by the elderly. A sample of 399 self-reliant elderly people was interviewed in Chile, where 159 had mobile phones. They answered the Usefulness, Satisfaction and Ease of Use Questionnaire (USE) and a series of questions about the environment and social life developed from previous studies. The results were analyzed using a multiple correspondence and correlation analysis. A high correlation between the three variables was found. Hence, a higher usability of mobile phones was associated with higher social activity and a higher environmental concern. These results showed that a design approach for the elderly could increase satisfaction regarding the use of a product and, as a result, improve communication with their social setting. From an environmental point of view, an indirect relationship was seen between the selection, use, and expectations of the end of life of the products.

scholarly journals TELEPON SELULER DAN PERGAULAN BEBAS REMAJA DI KABUPATEN MAMASA SULAWESI BARAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.Nur Aisyah Rusnali
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mobile Telephone ◽  
Cell Phone Use ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Descriptive Method

Information Technology, especially mobile telephone, has to develop its technology to cope with the need of the consumers. The purpose of this study to determine how cell phone use among teens from the point of view of teenage promiscuity and criminality in Mamasa, West Sulawesi.  The method used is descriptive method with qualitative approach through direct observation of the object of research and interviews with informants related cases of promiscuity and criminality. Then analyzed using interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the lack of control and the closeness to the elderly, causing teen cell phone users Mamasa addiction to technology. Teens using cell phones as a medium of communication to build closeness with others and a close friend. juvenile-related cases and crime free peregaulan manggunakan mobile phone without supervision and guidance of parents. Keywords: cellular phone, promisquity.

scholarly journals The impact of social isolation on a selected group of older brazilians within the context of the covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Natalia Sperli Geraldes Marin dos Santos Sasaki ◽  
Marília Louvison ◽  
Camila Garcel Pancote ◽  
Maria de Lourdes Sperli Geraldes Santos ◽  
Amena Alcântara Ferraz Cury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Social ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
The Impact

Objective: This paper is an examination of the experiences of a selected group of older Brazilians people which aims to analyse how they have been impacted by COVID-19 and, particularly, how they have been affected by protective social isolation measures. Methodology: 42 older residents of Sao Jose do Rio Preto were interviewed by phone. The applied script question was developed by International Longevity Centre the Netherlands, based at the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Aging. The data collection instrument consisted of five categories of analysis: social activities, social contacts and connectivity, well-being, vitality and health, and COVID-19 news and reports. Results: All in-person social activity ceased with the implementation of the isolation measures. Most of the interviewees pointed out to be suffering do to absence of their children, grand-children, other relatives and close friends from whom they have being apart since the beginning of the Corona virus pandemic. A large number of the interviewees recognized a worsening of their health condition and attributed it to the suspension of the physical activities and the social life that they had before isolation. Conclusion: The interviewed showed some insight about the experiences of older Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. They all revealed a strong awareness of their physical vulnerability regarding corona virus. Most accepted the need to protect themselves through isolation or any other measures. However, there are barriers that difficulty the elderly people isolation as they live with of member of the family with different ages and in poor financial situations.

Formation of emotional stability of citizens 65+ in a pandemic COVID 19 (part 2)

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Petrovich Krylov
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Psychological Assistance

The problem of emotional stability of citizens 65+ is sharply expressed in the context of a pandemic and forced self-isolation. The restrictions introduced in connection with the quarantine for coronavirus infection reduced social activity and reduced the possibility of receiving face-to-face psychological assistance for people aged 65 and over. Most of those elderly aged 65+, who had few contacts with loved ones and society earlier, before the pandemic, have become even more alienated from active social life. For social organizations that provide assistance to the elderly, it is necessary to formulate programs and provide certain services for implementation, helping to overcome the current situation in society and not being limited to the delivery of food and medicine. Emotional instability in the elderly should be overcome by a timely set of rehabilitation measures, regular examinations by a general practitioner and, if necessary, by doctors of other specialties.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL BY STRENGTHENING OF DIGITAL COMPETENCES AMONG GROUPS EXPOSED TO SOCIAL EXCLUSION

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Pięta
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Professional Market ◽  
Digital Exclusion

Competitive advantage in the professional market is shaped by the competences possessed, i.e. skills, qualifications, and permissions. One of the eight types of key competences mentioned in the European Union documents is digital competence.It is a collection of knowledge, skills, and rudiments necessary for both, the purposeful point of view and active participation of a given person in social life. The low level of digital competences possessed is particularly visible among groups at risk of digital exclusion, in particular among people living in rural areas, the elderly and people with low education. The difference between people who have access to a computer and the Internet and people who do not have the possibility to use these devices is affected by the dynamic development of information and communication technologies. Digital exclusion is not only the lack of access to the appropriate infrastructure but also the lack of computer and Internet skills. In order to counteract the exclusion of these groups, activities aimed at developing social capital by strengthening digital competences play an important role.

scholarly journals Communicational Positive Propaganda in Democracy

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Oprea Valentin Buşu ◽  
Mirela Teodorescu ◽  
Daniela Gîfu
Keyword(s):  
Mass Culture ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ordinary Life ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Political Speeches ◽  
Tv Shows

This study examines the propaganda from point of view of positive effects in actual social life dominated by democracy. People have to deal with propaganda in ordinary life: it happens through advertising, propaganda occurs in political speeches, in TV shows, even in the news… With the development of means of communication and especially of mass media, propaganda has become inseparable from the contemporary mass culture. Some sociologists state that the tendencies of propagating particular lifestyles and models of behavior have a negative impact on the society; on the other hand, propaganda can be used for positive purposes: for example, for spreading healthy lifestyle, anti-smoking and anti-drugs campaigns, anti-discrimination ideas etc.

scholarly journals Status Aspect of Age: Opportunities and Restrictions

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5010-5012
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Social Conventions ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Inequality ◽  
Age Category

One of the most interesting aspects of the problem of age is that it is considered as an objective characteristic. The article discusses the main aspects of social restrictions related to age. The category of age inequality is analyzed. However, the category of age contains in itself an extremely large amount of semantic load, age-related social expectations, stereotypes of perception, and ways of self-identification. Despite the fact that aging is determined by biological processes, the age category itself has acquired a social dimension. At the same time, a set of social conventions associated with age can have both a positive value, associated with the expansion of opportunities and the acquisition of a favorable status, and a negative value. A negative manifestation of social age is to limit the range of opportunities available to members of society and to form a number of age restrictions. Within the framework of the system of social conventions, there are explicit and unwritten prescriptions, which together determine the decline in social activity, in fact, self-exclusion of the elderly from social life.

scholarly journals Masjid Agung Tuban : Studi Tentang Fungsi Dalam Kehidupan Sosial Kemasyarakatan 2004-2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-65
Author(s):  
Sri Windari ◽  
Hanifah Nafita Amelia Nur
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Talcott Parsons ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Times

This paper examines the function of the Great Mosque of Tuban in Social Life, which is limited from 2004-2020. This research is a follow-up study that uses the structural-functional theory proposed by Talcott Parsons. This research is descriptive analysis using historical research methods related to data collection, verification, interpretation, and historiography. This study aims to determine the history of the Great Mosque of Tuban and analyze its function in social life. From a historical point of view, the Great Mosque of Tuban has existed since the time of Wali Songo, namely Sunan Bonang who is a prominent Islamic broadcaster in Tuban. Along with the times, in principle the Great Mosque of Tuban is not only used as a place of worship, but also functions as a social activity such as a place for distributing zakat and infaq, wedding activities, recitations, and as an economic center. In addition, it is also used as a tourist attraction.

scholarly journals A Solution for the Remote Care of Frail Elderly Individuals via Exergames

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2719
Author(s):  
Marco Trombini ◽  
Federica Ferraro ◽  
Matteo Morando ◽  
Giovanni Regesta ◽  
Silvana Dellepiane
Keyword(s):  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Real Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Engineering System ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Frail Elderly People ◽  
Remote Care

Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are a concrete answer to many needs in the healthcare framework since they enable remote support for patients and foster continuity of care. Currently, frail elderly people are among end users who most need and would benefit from IoT solutions from both a social and a healthcare point of view. Indeed, IoT technologies can provide a set of services to monitor the healthcare of the elderly or support them in order to reduce the risk of injuries, and preserve their motor and cognitive abilities. The main feature of IoT solutions for the elderly population is ease of use. Indeed, to fully exploit the potential of an IoT solution, patients should be able to autonomously deal with it. The remote-monitoring validation engineering system (ReMoVES) described here is an IoT solution that caters to the specific needs of frail elderly individuals. Its architecture was designed for use at rehabilitation centers and at patients’ homes. The system is user-friendly and comfortably usable by persons who are not familiar with technology. In addition, exergames enhance patient engagement in order to curb therapy abandonment. Along with the technical presentation of the solution, a real-life scenario application is described referring to sit-to-stand activity.

scholarly journals Social activity of the personality as a determinant of positive adaptation and full-fledged life at retirement age

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.F. Suslova
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Adaptive Behavior ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Positive Adaptation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family And Marriage

Reference of national and foreign scientists to the social activity of elderly people is the result of the process of global ageing of population. They mention many reasons for population ageing: the crisis of the family and marriage, which resulted in reduced fertility rates; increased quality of life of people, contributing to an increase in life expectancy, etc. In this regard, it is important for scholars and practitioners in the field of social psychology of old age and ageing to carry out research and practical design in the field of adaptive behavior of the elderly people and their involvement in the social life of the society. This article analyzes the foreign studies and experiences in the formation of adaptive behavior of the elderlypeople to conditions of retirement through involvement of people of late age in various kinds of social activity.

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