"I Want to Connect, But...": Exploring Socially Isolated Older Adults' Views on Social Engagement and Technology for Connecting
Chia Hsin (Josette) Lee, Rachana Nataraj, Aqueasha Martin-Hammond · 2025 · ASSETS 2025: 27th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
This paper presents a qualitative study examining how socially isolated older adults perceive social engagement and the role technology might play in supporting their connections. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 adults aged 60 to 84 recruited from…
social isolation · older adults · aging · qualitative research · social technology