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1. Accessibility in Social Media : Facebook and the Older Adult
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och ITAbstract : 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
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2. Mobile Device Industry in China : A study on Chinese mobile device industry from an ecosystem point of view
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Under the global trend of digital transformation development, Chinese mobile device industry has rapid expansion and yield significant economic benefits and social impacts both domestically and internationally. This growth is driven by the advancement of 5G technology, which has revolutionized various aspects of the industry, including manufacturing, products, and consumer demand. READ MORE
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3. Nurses' experiences of providing person-centered care for older people with dementia : A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
University essay fromAbstract : Aims: This literature review aimed to synthesize nurses’ experiences of providing person-centered care for older people with dementia. Background: Life radically changes for people with health problems, especially dementia. The number of people with dementia is increasing due to the rapid increase of the aging population. READ MORE
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4. THE NEW ERA OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY? LIFESTYLE, FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY; A social anthropological study about how living in a co-housing building can affect the elderly’s quality of life and freedom.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : This thesis explores the elderly’s choice to change their housing situation and their option to move to a co-housing building. Cohousing is a type of housing arrangement that promotes social contact and community between the neighbors. READ MORE
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5. Aging in place and the sense of it: Exploring the elderly’s perspective on a nursing home located in Jönköping, Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälleAbstract : This study explores the experiences and perspectives of older individuals residing in a nursing home with a focus on factors influencing their well-being and quality of life. The research is guided by three key concepts: Aging in place (policies and practices that allow older adults to reside in a chosen living setting for as long as possible, while avoiding unnecessary relocation), Sense of place (subjective and emotional connections individuals have with a specific place), and place (a location that holds a set of meanings). READ MORE