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  • Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia [Elektronski vir]
    Blažun Vošner, Helena ; Saranto, Kaija ; Rissanen, Sari
    Previous research has shown loneliness as a threat for the quality of life of older peopleč therefore the goal of the intervention in a quasi-experimental study was to evaluate and discuss the ... self-reported level of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia before and after a computer intervention.Intervention in a quasi-experimental study was conducted among 58older participants at the baseline (M = 72.4 years) and 45 older participants at the follow-up research study (M = 72.9 years). Inferential statistics showed a significant difference in the reduction of loneliness between the countries, and a decreased level of loneliness of older people after completing the computer training course. Although older people experience many age-related problems which may reduce their interest in learning information and communication technology (ICT) skills, it is important that they are computer-proficient, because computer engagement can reduce the level of loneliness of older people and in this way has a positive effect on their quality of life.
    Source: Computers in human behavior. - ISSN 1873-7692 (Vol. 28, iss. 4, 2012, str. 1202-1212)
    Type of material - e-article ; adult, serious
    Publish date - 2012
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 1784228

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    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563212000350
    Digital Library of the University of Maribor – DLUM
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