Introduction Social-aware Selforganizing Networks for Aging Well: a Distributed Model for Humancentric Support
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This paper explores the potential of Social-Aware Self-Organizing Networks (SA-SONs) as an adaptive model to support psychosocial well-being in aging populations. By connecting young volunteers, smart nodes, and local environments, SA-SONs dynamically match relational needs and social opportunities through lightweight, decentralized mechanisms. This approach enables responsive and human-centered coordination of low-intensity care and community engagement. The paper introduces a conceptual architecture, discusses key challenges such as trust, privacy, and variability of human nodes, and suggests future directions for research and pilot implementation in socially diverse environments.
Authors: Carlotta Conversi, Vittorianna Perrotta
Institutions: University of Urbino, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4414475978
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