Promoting older adults’ well-being through Internet training and use

Shapira, Naama; Barak, Azy; Gal, Isabel

doi:10.1080/13607860601086546

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“…But as well as this, the participants suggested that there was a potential and significant, perhaps central, role for statutory and nonstatutory bodies in the promotion of social networking. They suggested that although they would benefit from having a sense of involvement and ownership of a wide range of group activities, they would also benefit from having a designated and outside 'organiser' to take overall responsibility for Participants from all three cohorts had the opportunity to meet together, to further discuss the issues and they also heard brief presentations from officials from welfare benefits organisations, a housing association, a legal 33 , However, such a positive response to engagement with the internet and communication technology has not always been found 34 . There is also a clear need to provide more formal discussion and information exchange meetings, specifically designed to meet specific support and information needs.…”

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A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

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In collaboration with Age Concern UK, older people were invited to participate in action learning groups to explore how they adapt to change. Themes for discussion were initially identified using a nominal focus method. Discussions identified actual and desired methods of coping with changes in later life. A series of weekly meetings with three cohorts of urban, rural and sheltered accommodation participants with an average age of 81 years revealed that they were concerned with having to cope with and adapt to a wide range of experiences. These included the loss of sharing and reduced sociability, reduced mobility, bereavement, physical changes, having to move house and/or location, having to retire, and having to deal with outside agencies. In order to cope with these experiences, participants engaged in a range of activities that centered on aspects of communication and social networking. Participants talked to each other socially and informally, exchanging information and advice. When able, they also participated in more structured but non-specific social events during which time they also had the opportunity to support each other. Participants suggested that there was a role for statutory and nonstatutory bodies and professions such as mental health and community adult nursing, occupational therapy and social work to provide more formal social networking and information exchange opportunities

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A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

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“…Implementering av velferdsteknologi for eldre er knyttet til kunnskap om den enkelte persons preferanser og behov og må kobles til disse (Demiris et al, 2008). I utviklingen av tekniske spesifikasjoner og opplaering må en sørge for at teknologien tilpasses brukernes krav, med store muligheter for individuelle tilpasninger (Shapira et al, 2007).…”

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Hvilken nytte har hjemmeboende med hjelpebehov av velferdsteknologi?

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“…Becoming more confident and experimental with technology is necessary for successful computer use at home where teacher support is not available. (Shapira et al, 2007;Seals et al, 2008). This was not reflected in the eight participants at the community centre.…”

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“…Several of these favour 'ageing in place' (Czaja and Lee, 2007;Normie, 2011 Online communication goes beyond physical interaction, offering dispersed families the opportunity for regular contact (Munoz et al, 2013). Emails and Skype offer ways to remain socially active (Shapira et al, 2007) and there is evidence that (Walker, 2010).…”

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Computer classes for older people: motivations and outcomes

Zaidman

Tinker

2016

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Computer classes for older people: motivations and outcomes. ABSTRACTPurpose: A 'digital divide' exists between older and younger people in terms of computer use and older people's uptake of computer training programmes in the UK remains low. This study aims to identify the motivations and outcomes of computer classes for some older people and the contributory factors.Design/methodology/approach: One-to-one qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants at a computer class in a London community centre. Using a topic guide interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis. The theoretical perspective of 'ageing in place' (the ability to stay in one's own home in later life) was used when interpreting the findings.Findings: Participants had been motivated to attend the class initially to gain computer skills. Initial motivation was influenced by the death of a spouse and the desire to remain mentally active. The main outcome by the class was acquisition of computer skills. Psychological and social benefits were also reported, the latter constituting motivation for continued attendance. Computer ownership and gender differences in preferred teaching style influenced class outcomes. Research limitations and implications:Although this was a small sample comprising older people solely from one community, participant backgrounds varied and the findings suggest that further research with a larger, more culturally heterogeneous sample would be valuable. Originality/value:Computer classes benefit older people wishing to learn computer skills which may facilitate 'ageing in place'. There has been little research in this area.

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Promoting older adults’ well-being through Internet training and use

Cited by 382 publications

References 35 publications

A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

Hvilken nytte har hjemmeboende med hjelpebehov av velferdsteknologi?

Computer classes for older people: motivations and outcomes

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