Using a Quasi-Experimental Study to Examine Program Participation and Outcomes for Older Adult Intergenerational Technology Program Participants

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ID6081153
AuthorsSkye N Leedahl, Skye Leedahl (0000-0002-3015-0005, University of Rhode Island, corresponding author), Melanie Sereny Brasher (0000-0002-3601-4047, University of Rhode Island), Melanie Brasher, Alexandria Capolino (University of Rhode Island), Erica Estus (University of Rhode Island)
Year2024
Volume22
Issue2
Pages291-313
Publication date2024-04-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15350770.2023.2209556
OpenAlexW4376276927
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited53

To extend the literature on participation in intergenerational technology programs, we conducted a quasi-experimental study consisting of senior center participants, half who took part in the University of Rhode Island Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors (URI eGen Cyber-Seniors) Program and half who did not. Findings showed that both groups were similar on most variables; however participants did have higher education levels and more positive attitudes toward younger people. We also examined if older adult program participants improved scores on social and technological measures compared to the control group, and we found participants improved on technology use, digital competence, loneliness, and doing unpaid community service measures but not the non-participants

Loneliness · Aging and Gerontology Research · Medicine · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults · Gerontology

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