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Staying Connected with Aged Populations in Times of COVID-19: An Interview Study of the Role of Portuguese Institutions and Municipalities

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dc.contributor.authorOrtet, Cláudia Pedro
dc.contributor.authorRegalado, Francisco
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Liliana Vale
dc.contributor.authorVeloso, Ana Isabel
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-02T10:48:47Z
dc.date.available2023-05-02T10:48:47Z
dc.date.issued2022-11-15
dc.date.updated2023-04-27T10:55:25Z
dc.description.abstract. In times of social confinement frequently associated with COVID-19 pandemics, an increasing dependence of aged populations on digital media to maintain social interactions and participation in society was observed. Although courses for action on the access to digital media by aged populations and the potential harms of digital inclusion have been acknowledged in the literature, far too little attention has been devoted to the challenges and in situ measures undertaken by local entities targeted to aged populations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategies adopted by Portuguese Universities of the Third Age, Municipalities, among other Institutional Care for Aged Populations to ensure communication and active participation of older adults in society and the role of digital media in that process. A total of 72 Portuguese entities developing initiatives addressed to aged populations were interviewed, including Municipalities and Universities of the Third Age, aiming at gathering their perspectives on the challenges and practices of using digital media to involve the ageing population in the community. Data was collected employing a semi-structured interview and content analysis was performed. Findings indicate that although participants found difficulty in adhering to activities owing to the financial and social consequences of the pandemic, most had to restructure their activities to maintain connections and routines. Conclusions offer some important insights into practices to foster participation within the communities using digital platforms.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.55612/s-5002-054-002pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2283-2998
dc.identifier.slugcv-prod-3246211
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/7768
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.relationFCT PROJECT POCI-01-0145-FEDER-031696pt_PT
dc.subjectSocial Connectionpt_PT
dc.subjectCOVID-19pt_PT
dc.subjectInformation and Communication Technologiespt_PT
dc.subjectAged Populationspt_PT
dc.subjectInterviewpt_PT
dc.titleStaying Connected with Aged Populations in Times of COVID-19: An Interview Study of the Role of Portuguese Institutions and Municipalitiespt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage53pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue54pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage34pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInteraction Design and Architecture(s)pt_PT
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person.givenNameSónia
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rcaap.cv.cienciaid961B-514E-F239 | Sónia Ferreira
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