Technology: Saving and Enriching Life During COVID-19.
Shubhra Sinha1, Ankita Verma2, Priyanka Tiwari1
1Department of Psychology, Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi, India.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 15, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic increased loneliness in seniors, but social networking sites and digital platforms helped them connect, reducing anxiety and improving their lives. Technology adoption by the elderly led to significant, lasting positive changes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Digital Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of senior citizens, exacerbating issues like loneliness and anxiety.
- Lockdowns and movement restrictions isolated the elderly, cutting them off from usual support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of digital platforms in supporting the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To analyze the adoption and impact of technology on senior citizens' well-being and social connection.
- To assess the permanence of technology-induced changes in the lives of the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Review of online data on elderly internet usage and studies on pandemic effects on seniors.
- Analysis of social networking site and app utilization by the elderly.
- Qualitative data from telephonic discussions with elderly individuals.
Main Results:
- A notable increase in social media and digital platform usage among senior citizens.
- Elderly individuals navigated technology adoption through stages, from confusion to proficiency.
- Digital engagement significantly reduced loneliness and anxiety, fostering a sense of empowerment.
Conclusions:
- Social networking sites and digital platforms played a crucial role in mitigating the negative mental health effects of the pandemic on the elderly.
- Technology adoption has led to a stable and positive transformation in the lifestyle of senior citizens.
- The increased digital engagement among the elderly is likely a permanent shift, enhancing their quality of life.
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