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dc.contributor.authorLiddle, J
dc.contributor.authorStuart, A
dc.contributor.authorWorthy, P
dc.contributor.authorLevine, M
dc.contributor.authorKastelle, T
dc.contributor.authorWiles, J
dc.contributor.authorPachana, NA
dc.contributor.authorClare, L
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-17T11:11:40Z
dc.date.issued2020-12-02
dc.description.abstractObjectives: The social connectedness of older people is of increasing concern. Technology has been suggested for enhancing social inclusion. This study aimed to explore the nature and quality of connections via technology. Methods: Qualitative exploration of experiences, stories, and needs were undertaken through semi-structured interviews with older (7) and middle-aged (3) adults with rich experience of connections via technology in Australia and England. Core aspects of connections through technology were constructed through interpretive description analysis. Results: Four key aspects were: 1. The calibre of connections: descriptions of a range of subjective quality of connections and characteristics of good connections; 2. Experiences of poor connection (mis- and dis-connection) including descriptions of experiences creating isolation; 3. Reasons to connect described the purposes of technology-based connections including connecting with others, themselves and places important to them; 4. Making connections work described active strategies to enhance connection. Conclusions: Using technology is part of the social engagement of many people. Considering the related feelings of connection and support strategies and needs could enhance future research and practice with older people. Clinical implications: The different characteristics and potential positive and negative experiences of connection via technology need consideration in measuring social isolation and supporting older adults.en_GB
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Queenslanden_GB
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Exeteren_GB
dc.description.sponsorshipAustralian Research Council (ARC)en_GB
dc.description.sponsorshipEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)en_GB
dc.identifier.citationPublished online 2 December 2020en_GB
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/07317115.2020.1852638
dc.identifier.grantnumberCE140100041en_GB
dc.identifier.grantnumberEP/P01013X/1en_GB
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10871/123648
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis (Routledge)en_GB
dc.rights.embargoreasonUnder embargo until 2 December 2021 in compliance with publisher policyen_GB
dc.rights© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
dc.title“Building the threads of connection that we already have”: The nature of connections via technology for older peopleen_GB
dc.typeArticleen_GB
dc.date.available2020-11-17T11:11:40Z
dc.identifier.issn0270-3122
dc.descriptionThis is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Taylor & Francis via the DOI in this recorden_GB
dc.identifier.journalClinical Gerontologisten_GB
dc.rights.urihttp://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserveden_GB
dcterms.dateAccepted2020-11-15
exeter.funder::Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)en_GB
rioxxterms.versionAMen_GB
rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2020-11-15
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_GB
refterms.dateFCD2020-11-16T22:56:43Z
refterms.versionFCDAM
refterms.panelAen_GB


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