“If you weren't connected to the Internet, you were not alive”: experience of using social technology during COVID-19 in adults 50

• Published in: Frontiers in public health Vol. 11; p. 1177683
• Main Authors: Ling, Katrina, Langlois, Danielle, Preusse, Harrison, Rheman, Jennifer M., Parson, Danya, Kuballa, Sarah, Simecek, Martin, Tsui, Katherine M., Fraune, Marlena R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 09.10.2023
• Subjects: COVID-19; loneliness; mental health; older adults; Public Health; social technology

Introduction Loneliness and social isolation reduce physical and mental wellbeing. Older adults are particularly prone to social isolation due to decreased connection with previous social networks such as at workplaces. Social technology can decrease loneliness and improve wellbeing. The COVID-19 pa...