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Impact of Internet Use on Loneliness and Contact with Others Among Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Analysis
Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2013 · Vol. 15(2) · pp. e39–e39
Shelia R. Cotten✉(University of Alabama at Birmingham)William A. Anderson(University of Alabama at Birmingham)Brandi M. McCullough(University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Abstract
Using the Internet may be beneficial for decreasing loneliness and increasing social contact among older adults in assisted and independent living communities.
Technology Use by Older AdultsHealth disparities and outcomesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingLonelinessSocial isolationCross-sectional studyPsychologyGerontologyInterpersonal tiesThe InternetInformation and Communications TechnologySocial supportAged care
MeSH terms
AgedAged, 80 and overAlabamaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsLonelinessMaleSocial IsolationInternetAssisted Living FacilitiesIndependent Living
Funding
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Aging
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