Thomas A. Morton|Neil Wilson|Catherine Haslam|Megan E. Birney|Rosemary Kingston|Lauren?Grace McCloskey
Activating and Guiding the Engagement of Seniors With Online Social Networking: Experimental Findings From the AGES 2.0 Project
University of Exeter|University of Exeter|University of Queensland|University of Exeter|University of Exeter|University of Exeter
objective guided theoretical empirical work attesting health benefits social connections tested whether internet connectivity training use social purposes support wellbeing older adults receiving care method participants n 76 randomly assigned receive 3 months training versus careasusual cognitive mental health assessed intervention results results show significant cognitive improvements across time training control group effect mediated combination increased social activity improved selfcompetence maintained personal identity strength indirect effects mental health outcomes via processes also observed discussion findings suggest internet access training support self social connectedness vulnerable older adults contribute positively wellbeing