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Title:Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia
Authors:ID Blažun Vošner, Helena (Author)
ID Saranto, Kaija (Author)
ID Rissanen, Sari (Author)
Files:URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563212000350
 
Language:English
Work type:Not categorized
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:FZV - Faculty of Health Sciences
Abstract:Previous research has shown loneliness as a threat for the quality of life of older peopleč therefore the goal of the intervention in a quasi-experimental study was to evaluate and discuss the self-reported level of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia before and after a computer intervention.Intervention in a quasi-experimental study was conducted among 58older participants at the baseline (M = 72.4 years) and 45 older participants at the follow-up research study (M = 72.9 years). Inferential statistics showed a significant difference in the reduction of loneliness between the countries, and a decreased level of loneliness of older people after completing the computer training course. Although older people experience many age-related problems which may reduce their interest in learning information and communication technology (ICT) skills, it is important that they are computer-proficient, because computer engagement can reduce the level of loneliness of older people and in this way has a positive effect on their quality of life.
Keywords:older people, loneliness, computer training course, socialization, health and well-being
Year of publishing:2012
Number of pages:str. 1202-1212
Numbering:Vol. 28, iss. 4
PID:20.500.12556/DKUM-49610 New window
UDC:613.98
ISSN on article:1873-7692
COBISS.SI-ID:1784228 New window
DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2012.02.004 New window
NUK URN:URN:SI:UM:DK:PE8ZVB6N
Publication date in DKUM:10.07.2015
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BLAŽUN VOŠNER, Helena, SARANTO, Kaija and RISSANEN, Sari, 2012, Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia. Computers in human behavior [online]. 2012. Vol. 28, no. 4, p. 1202–1212. [Accessed 21 January 2025]. DOI 10.1016/j.chb.2012.02.004. Retrieved from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563212000350
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Title:Computers in human behavior
Publisher:Elsevier Science
ISSN:1873-7692
COBISS.SI-ID:22998789 New window

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Language:English
Keywords:starejši ljudje, osamljenost, računalniško usposabljanje, socializacija, zdravje v starosti, dobro počutje


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