Use of communication technology, such as phone calls and text messages, supports well-being of older adults living alone

​Key Findings​​

1. For older adults living alone, more acceptance and competency with communication technology is related to better emotional support, and better well-being.

2. For older adults living with others, acceptance and competency with communication technology is not related to their emotional support or well-being.​​

SOURCE:
GERI

DOI:
GERI Research Brief 2024-09-01 [PDF, 684 KB]

AUTHOR(S):
Dr Jonathan Gao