Activating and Guiding the Engagement of Seniors With Online Social Networking: Experimental Findings From the AGES 2.0 Project
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Activating and Guiding the Engagement of Seniors With Online Social Networking : Experimental Findings From the AGES 2.0 Project. / Morton, Thomas A.; Wilson, Neil; Haslam, Catherine; Birney, Megan; Kingston, Rosemary; McCloskey, Lauren Grace.
I: Journal of Aging and Health, Bind 30, Nr. 1, 01.01.2018, s. 27-51.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Activating and Guiding the Engagement of Seniors With Online Social Networking
T2 - Experimental Findings From the AGES 2.0 Project
AU - Morton, Thomas A.
AU - Wilson, Neil
AU - Haslam, Catherine
AU - Birney, Megan
AU - Kingston, Rosemary
AU - McCloskey, Lauren Grace
PY - 2018/1/1
Y1 - 2018/1/1
N2 - Objective: Guided by theoretical and empirical work attesting to the health benefits of social connections, we tested whether Internet connectivity, and training in its use for social purposes, can support the well-being of older adults receiving care. Method: Participants (N = 76) were randomly assigned to receive 3 months training versus care-as-usual. Cognitive and mental health were assessed before and after the intervention. Results: Results show significant cognitive improvements across time in the training, but not control, group. This effect was mediated through a combination of increased social activity, improved self-competence, and maintained personal identity strength. Indirect effects on mental health outcomes via these processes were also observed. Discussion: These findings suggest that Internet access and training can support the self and social connectedness of vulnerable older adults and contribute positively to well-being.
AB - Objective: Guided by theoretical and empirical work attesting to the health benefits of social connections, we tested whether Internet connectivity, and training in its use for social purposes, can support the well-being of older adults receiving care. Method: Participants (N = 76) were randomly assigned to receive 3 months training versus care-as-usual. Cognitive and mental health were assessed before and after the intervention. Results: Results show significant cognitive improvements across time in the training, but not control, group. This effect was mediated through a combination of increased social activity, improved self-competence, and maintained personal identity strength. Indirect effects on mental health outcomes via these processes were also observed. Discussion: These findings suggest that Internet access and training can support the self and social connectedness of vulnerable older adults and contribute positively to well-being.
KW - cognitive capacity
KW - computers
KW - Internet
KW - social connections
KW - well-being
U2 - 10.1177/0898264316664440
DO - 10.1177/0898264316664440
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 27530332
AN - SCOPUS:85036500594
VL - 30
SP - 27
EP - 51
JO - Journal of Aging and Health
JF - Journal of Aging and Health
SN - 0898-2643
IS - 1
ER -
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