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Online Social Networks for Older Adults
The online social networks have become the fastest tools to share information. Presently, increasing number of people have resorted using online social networks. Most especially, some older people have also settled down with online social networks to broaden their knowledge. The objective of this study is to explore the online social networks for older adults. The study reviews two different research articles that focus on the online social networking for the older adults. The first article discusses the different between the online social networking platform between the UK and Cyprus. While the second article discusses the policy to assist older people having an increased access to online networking.
Online Social Networks for Older Adults
Michailidou, Parmaxi, & Zaphiris, (2014) investigates the cultural effects of online social networking for older people. The authors argue the use of computer has increased among older adults because this category of people has taken the advantages of online social networks to communicate with peers and seek for social supports. Based on the argument of the authors, their study has enhanced a greater understanding of the researcher making them understand that online communities have become a conceptualized virtual communities...
Michailidou, Parmaxi, & Zaphiris, (2014) reveal that there is a cultural difference in perceptions of supports that older adults in the UK and Cyprus receive. The online interactive design is different in the two countries, while, the UK follows the western style, older people in Cyprus still has a strong bond with the family.
Jaeger, & Xie, (2008) contribute to the argument by pointing out that online social networking has become an important tool for community participation and social interaction. While online community has been accessible for older adults, nevertheless, there is a need to develop online community tools that will be more accessible for older adults. The authors argue that older adults may not be able to have limited access to the internet because some of them lack financial ability and technical barriers to access the internet. Jaeger, & Xie, (2008) discuss different benefits that older adults can derive from online social networking. The authors point out that online social networks have reduced the hazard associated with using outdated information to solve problems. The social networking also offers the opportunities to seek professional advice globally. Additionally, older…
Reference
Jaeger, P. T., & Xie, B. (2008). Developing the Online Community. The Accessibility Guidelines for the Persons With Older Adults and Disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 20(1), 55-63. doi:10.1177/1044207308325997.
Michailidou, E., Parmaxi, A., & Zaphiris, P. (2014). Culture effects in the online social community support for the older people: experience and perceptions. Universal Access in the Information Society, 14(2), 281-293. doi:10.1007/s10209-014-0346-3
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