Essays about: "Elderly and Social media"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Elderly and Social media.

  1. 1. Accessibility in Social Media : Facebook and the Older Adult

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Angie Jeansson Hall; Arshed Al-Hadeethi; Jenny Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Older Social Media Users; Heuristic Evaluation; Inclusive Design; WCAG Compliance; Digital Exclusion; Facebook Usability; User Study;

    Abstract : In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the percentage of seniors using social media, yet few studies have been conducted to understand the challenges underlying social network utilisation by seniors. By understanding what motivates seniors to use social media, the difficulties they encounter while using them and what would be an inclusive social media from their perspective is paramount for designing inclusive user interfaces that suit this growing population. READ MORE

  3. 2. China's elderly trapped in the digital age : A qualitative study on the elderly in a fourth-tier city

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Siyu Xu; [2023]
    Keywords : Chinese elderly; ICTs; digital divide;

    Abstract : China is moving into an aging society, and the quality of life of the elderly has become a topic of public concern. With the development of ICT technology, China’s digital level is increasing, and there is a digital literacy gap between the young and the elderly, and the intergenerational digital divide is widening. READ MORE

  4. 3. A2-The "All-Aged" School

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Loukas Roumeliotis; [2022]
    Keywords : Folkets hus; Kvicksund; Eskilstuna; kulturhus; samlingsplats; organiskt; all generation; gammal; ung; park; trä; glas; ljus; inne; ute; rörelse.;

    Abstract : By using already available resources, you not only think sustainably, but at the same time increase the value of the existing. Kvicksund in Eskilstuna is today a place that lacks commercial and cultural service. READ MORE

  5. 4. Coping with loneliness through music listening as a young adult: a correlational study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Julia Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : coping; loneliness; music listening; young adults; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Loneliness has proven to be a problem for people all over the world, at all ages. Although the focus is often on adolescents and the elderly, studies have shown that young adults experience high levels of loneliness, especially in the last two years with restrictions due to the covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

  6. 5. Creating a Sense of Presence in Remote Relationships : A concept of Calm Ambient artifact

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Nahian Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Loneliness; Nonverbal communication; Calm technology; Ambient display; Remote relationships;

    Abstract : Loneliness is a growing social problem that affects people from different age groups. Studies have shown that loneliness is prevalent more in young adults and the elderly demographic. Loneliness can pose serious health issues like cognitive malfunction, heart disease, stroke, depression, etc. READ MORE