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

By Na'ama Shapira, Azy Barak, Iddo Gal. Aging & Mental Health, 2007

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Subfields: Demography, Health, Sociology and Political Science

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A nuanced understanding of Internet use and non-use among the elderly (2015, background): “This might be explained if the Internet is used to fight social isolation (Shapira et al., 2007).”
A Comprehensive Review and a Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Internet-Based Psychotherapeutic Interventions (2008, background): “Likewise, the use nowadays of computers and the Internet by older people is quickly growing (Carpenter & Buday, 2007 ); indeed, this age group may gain much mental support through computer use (Shapira, Barak, & Gal, 2007 ).”
Internet Use and Well-Being in Older Adults (2015, unknown): “5 This study also demonstrates the importance of social support as a mediator of the relationships among Internet usage, loneliness, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being.”
A review of Internet use among older adults (2018, background): “…identified six studies with high rigor in design, of which three reported improvements in depression (Laganá and García, 2013), life satisfaction (Shapira et al., 2007), and perceived social support (Torp et al., 2008) following participation in Internet use and skill-building interventions, and…”
Computerized Cognitive Training with Older Adults: A Systematic Review (2012, background): “Common reasons for exclusion included pre-existing memory impairments in the sample (e.g., [19,20]), average age less than 55 years (e.g., [15]), and not measuring cognitive function (e.g., [21– 23]).”
The digital divide has grown old: Determinants of a digital divide among seniors (2016, background): “Negative outcomes of a so-called digital divide are predominantly discussed in relation with political information and participation (Bonfadelli, 2002; Norris, 2003; Sourbati, 2009; Wei, 2012; Wei and Hindman, 2011), health, disability and well-being (Dobransky and Hargittai, 2012; Rains, 2008; Rice”
A Meta-Analysis of Interventions to Reduce Loneliness (2010, background): “Hopps, Pepin, and Boisvert (2003) and Shapira, Barak, and Gal (2007) reported one-way ANOVA F statistics; Morrow-Howell et al. (1998), White et al. (2002), and Williams et al. (2004) reported t test statistics; and Rosen and Rosen (1982) reported c2 statistics.”
The Effect of Information Communication Technology Interventions on Reducing Social Isolation in the Elderly: A Systematic Review (2016, background): “ICT in general (Internet, mobile/smartphones, iPads, social networking sites, and audio/video chat apps) served as an effective means for the elderly to remain connected with others [31,35,44,48] and expand their social networks [32,53].”
Skype as a Tool for Qualitative Research Interviews (2016, result): “…in the course of our research, we have found that this was not the case; our experience reflects the findings of other studies which show how the elderly are willing to embrace new technologies for practical uses (Fokkema & Knipscheer 2007; Kiel 2005; Shapira et al. 2007; White et al. 2002).”
‘I feel less lonely’: what older people say about participating in a social networking website (2010, background): “This enables older people to connect to others in the community without needing to leave their home when they are feeling lonely, for example, during the evenings (Fokkema & Knipscheer, 2007; Shapira et al, 2007; White et al, 1999).”