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Promoting older adults' well-being through Internet training and use.

N Shapira¹, A Barak, I Gal

¹University of Haifa, Israel.

Aging & Mental Health

|September 21, 2007

Summary

Learning computer and Internet skills significantly boosts seniors' well-being and empowerment. This digital literacy enhances life satisfaction and self-control in older adults.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Digital literacy is increasingly important across all age groups.
Older adults may face unique challenges in adopting new technologies.
Understanding the psychological impact of technology adoption in seniors is crucial for promoting healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the psychological effects of learning computer and Internet skills on older adults.
To determine if digital literacy training enhances well-being and empowerment in seniors.
To investigate the impact of technology on seniors' life satisfaction, depression, loneliness, and self-control.

Main Methods:

A quasi-experimental design was used with an intervention group (n=22) and a comparison group (n=26).

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The intervention group received computer and Internet training over four months.

Measures included physical functioning, life satisfaction, depression, loneliness, and self-control, assessed pre- and post-intervention. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with intervention participants.

Main Results:

The intervention group showed significant improvements in life satisfaction, depression, loneliness, and self-control.
The comparison group exhibited deterioration across all measured psychological and social factors.
Physical functioning did not significantly change in the intervention group.

Conclusions:

Computer and Internet use positively impacts older adults' psychological well-being and sense of empowerment.
Digital literacy can enhance interpersonal interactions, cognitive function, and feelings of control and independence in seniors.
Interventions promoting digital skills are beneficial for improving the quality of life for the elderly.