Internet Use and Loneliness in Older Adults

Sum, Shima; Mathews, Mark; Hughes, Ian; Campbell, Andrew

doi:10.1089/cpb.2007.0010

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“…Some scholars state that the use of Internet has positive effects on persons and groups as it supports our communicative skills by keeping social communication despite geographic restraints (29). The study carried out by Sum et al (30) reports that social isolation among seniors decreases as the use of Internet as a means of communication increases.…”

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Loneliness and Social Isolation among Eldely People

Püllüm¹,

Akyil²

2017

meandros

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Anah tarKe li me lerYaşlı, yalnızlık, sosyal izolasyon, sosyal çevre Keywords Elderly, loneliness, social isolation, social environment AbstractSocial isolation is defined as the process of people losing their contacts with other social resources or their willingness to participate. Social isolation is a grave and widespread problem among seniors in society causing many harmful health conditions. Social isolation may be prevented by defining risk factors in seniors and leading them to suitable resources. The elderly should be encouraged to share their experiences and continue to produce for as long as possible, so that they are prevented from feeling isolated from society and the continuity of their economic productivity is ensured.

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Section: Social Isolation Among Internet-using Seniorsmentioning

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Loneliness and Social Isolation among Eldely People

Püllüm¹,

Akyil²

2017

meandros

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“…A metaanalysis of 40 studies [4] indicated a very small detrimental effect (r=-.05) of Internet use on well-being. Sum et al [5] suggest that the relationship between Internet use and wellbeing is complex, with the Internet having different effects depending on its use.…”

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“…Using a sample of 500 children, Jackson et al [7] similarly demonstrated the detrimental effects of Internet use for communication purposes (all other uses were associated with greater psychological well-being). The study done by Sum et al [5] brought further intricacy into our understanding of the impact of socio-affective Internet behaviours by finding that a greater use of the Internet as a communication tool with relatives and friends was associated with a lower level of social loneliness. In contrast, a greater use of the Internet to find new people was associated with higher levels of emotional loneliness.…”

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“…The majority of past research on Internet and well-being has focused on children [7], adolescents [24][25][26], college students [15], older people [5,27,28], and comparisons between younger and older populations [29]. To date, few studies have looked at 'ordinary' community dwellers or relied on probability sampling techniques in their selection of participants.…”

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Internet Access at Home and its Relationship to Well-being in Deprived Areas of London

Boniwell¹,

Osin

Renton³

2015

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Purpose:The existing studies of the association between Internet usage and well-being have produced contradictory results. This study explores the associations between Internet access at home and well-being, as well as other lifestyle variables. Design/methodology/approach: The study was done in a probability sample of 800 community-dwelling adults aged 16 and over in six most deprived areas of the Redbridge borough of London. Using face-to-face interviews, information on the demographics, lifestyle, Internet access at home, happiness, trait hope, and subjective health was obtained. Path analysis and structural equation modelling were used to investigate the associations between Internet access and well-being, controlling for demographic variables. Findings: Respondents with home Internet access had stronger social ties with friends and relatives, engaged in a wider repertoire of community creative activities and cultural events, and reported having higher social support. Controlling for demographic variables, Internet access at home was a weak but statistically significant predictor of happiness, agency, and absence of mental health problems. The effect of home Internet access on happiness was partially mediated by social ties. Research limitations/implications: The correlational nature of the study forbids making causal inferences. The data suggest that people with low socioeconomic status may derive wellbeing benefits from having access to information technology which can serve as an instrument for social integration. Originality/value: The data provide a demographic snapshot of the digital divide in one of the most deprived areas of London.

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“…또 이동의 제약이 있는 노인들에게 는 여가참여와 정보교환, 교육에 대한 욕구 충족을 이 루는 데 도움을 주었다 [10]. 노년기의 고립감과 우울감 을 감소시키고 새로운 사회관계를 강화시켜 생활만족 이 향상되었다 [11].…”

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Effects of Online Social Relationship on Depression among Older Adults in South Korea

Yoon¹,

Lee²,

Beum³

et al. 2016

The Journal of the Korea Contents Association

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This study examined the importance of social capital in facilitating older adults' learning and adaptation of information technology as well as alleviating depressive symptoms.At two senior community centers in South Korea, 144 adults aged 60 and older were recruited to participate in 12 week-long technology classes to learn computers, smart phone, and internet skills. At the baseline interviews were conducted to assess their health status, depression, and online social relationships. Online and offline social capital (bonding vs. bridging) was assessed (Williams, 2006). Four-step Hierarchical Linear Regression analysis was conducted to examine the effects of online social relationship on depression.Findings suggested that depressive symptoms were associated with being widowed, being unemployed, and perceiving poor health status. Adding social capital variables in the final step, older adults who perceived less stressors, greater level of subjective health and high online bonding capitals had less depressive symptoms. Only online social bonding was significant in alleviating depression. This final model explained 48% of the variance. Computer/Internet training for older adults need to consider the significant role bonding social capital can play. The findings of this pilot study provided a preliminary base of knowledge about acceptable community-based interventions for older adults.

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Internet Use and Loneliness in Older Adults

Cited by 317 publications

References 10 publications

Loneliness and Social Isolation among Eldely People

Loneliness and Social Isolation among Eldely People

Internet Access at Home and its Relationship to Well-being in Deprived Areas of London

Effects of Online Social Relationship on Depression among Older Adults in South Korea

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