Better Together: Social Contact and Loneliness Among US Older Adults During COVID-19.
Usha DhakalAthena KoumoutzisJonathon M VivodaPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)
Results suggest that ICTs may not decrease loneliness among older adults. This paper discusses potential reasons and barriers, including digital exclusion, and provides recommendations to mitigate the negative effects of social isolation through technology for older adults.