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Year: 2009

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: A case study on the use of an existing photo sharing application in a spinal cord lesion rehabilitation centre is presented. The study focuses on enhancing social connectedness through sharing photos between rehabilitants and their families and friends. Four rehabilitants participated in this study for 6-7 weeks. Most photos sent related to sharing things in everyday life and keeping the rehabilitant informed about regular events. The combination of interviews and content analysis reveals that only a minority of the photos lead to follow-up communication about the contents of the photos. Rehabilitants were positively surprised how spontaneous photo sharing simplified the way they could reconnect to their friends and family, without the immediate need or obligation to engage in a (phone) conversation.

Source: International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS)

DOI: 10.1145/1639642.1639674

Authors: Margit Biemans, Betsy van Dijk, Pavan Dadlani, Aart van Halteren

Institutions: Novay, University of Twente, Philips (Netherlands)

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2153802815

FWCI: 5.423

Cites: 22

Cited by: 36

Related to: 10