Social isolation in older adults: an evolutionary concept analysis

Nicholson, Nicholas R.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04959.x

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“…Several studies confirmed the importance of communication and social support for the health and well being in aged people (Bryant et al, 2001;Cannuscio, Block, & Kawachi, 2003;Dunér & Nordströ m, 2005;Kwong & Kwan, 2007;McCann Mortimer, Ward, & Winefield, 2008;Nagalingam, 2007;Nicholson, 2009). Access to social capital (resources available to individuals and groups through social connections and social relations with others) enables older women to maintain productive, independent, and fulfilling lives.…”

Section: Coping Strategies Of Iranian Elderly Women 583mentioning

confidence: 81%

Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women: A Qualitative Study

Bagheri-Nesami

Rafii

Oskouie

2010

Educational Gerontology

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Section: Coping Strategies Of Iranian Elderly Women 583mentioning

confidence: 81%

Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women: A Qualitative Study

Bagheri-Nesami

Rafii

Oskouie

2010

Educational Gerontology

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“…Social isolation can be defined as "a state in which the individual lacks a sense of belonging socially, lacks engagement with others, has a minimal number of social contacts and they are deficient in fulfilling and quality relationships" [11]. Simon et al [12] also suggest that intense feelings of emptiness, loneliness, abandonment, and forlornness are linked to an insufficient quality or quantity of an individual's network of social relationships.…”

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Family Channel: Accessible Social Media for Older Adults

Romanyk

Salehi

Sant

et al. 2015

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Abstract. Isolation is a well-known problem amongst the elderly. This isolation might be ameliorated by engaging the elderly in social media. Unfortunately, the devices most commonly used to access social media (PCs, tablets, and phones) might not be the most appropriate for this demographic. A more appropriate device might be television. Using modern technology, it is possible to aggregate specially tagged social media posts from friends and family and narrow-cast it to other family members. Our research involves creating a television-based social media channel that is appropriate for the elderly. We present our initial work which involves developing a proof-of-concept for the Family Channel and identifying user profiles for the 65+ demographic with respect to technology use.

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“…The opposite of social inclusion is social isolation, which may defined as "a state in which the individual lacks sense of belonging socially, lacks engagement with others, has a minimum of social contacts and they are deficient in fulfilling relationship" Nicholson [17]. The European Union has on the other hand, defined social inclusion, as having the opportunities and resources to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a standard of well-being that is considered normal in the society in which we live [18].…”

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confidence: 99%

Wanting a Life in Decency!—A Qualitative Study from Experienced Electric Wheelchairs Users’ perspective

Kristiansen¹

2018

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Background: The functionality and the safety of the electric wheelchairs were essential for users' everyday life. Some evidence indicated that the wheelchair Per Se highly influenced users' occupational life, their personal identity and social life; further, the wheelchair became an extension of the body and more than a technical device. Besides, there was still both environmental and self-efficacy or/and mental health factors obstacles for full social participation. Even so, there was to some extent stigma related to being a wheelchair user. There was a need to reflect users' perspective on being depended on electric wheelchair. The aim, accordingly, was to describe and to get a deeper insight into electric wheelchairs users' perspective and experiences of utilizing this device; a qualitative design with an inductive approach was used. Method: Qualitative latent and interpretative content analysis [1] [2] was used after repeated face-to-face semi-structured interviews with three experienced Swedish electric wheelchair users during the autumn 2017. Findings: The findings showed a high degree of dependability of the assistants that supported the users, and of the quality of that working relationship. The findings were formulated, abstracted and interpreted in several steps. It showed one theme of meaning: "Living in a space shifting between potential violation of or respect for human dignity". Conclusion: The study showed that electric wheelchair users were relatively content with their lives as well as with their devices in turns of mobility and accessibility, but the meaning of their narrations showed a life at constant risk of having the respect of human rights and human respect violated. Besides, the importance of having access to good and high quality devices, good staffing, and environmental support, all in concordance with human rights, the clinical and practical implications of this study nar-

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Social isolation in older adults: an evolutionary concept analysis

Cited by 237 publications

References 37 publications

Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women: A Qualitative Study

Coping Strategies of Iranian Elderly Women: A Qualitative Study

Family Channel: Accessible Social Media for Older Adults

Wanting a Life in Decency!—A Qualitative Study from Experienced Electric Wheelchairs Users’ perspective

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