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Record Nr.

UNINA9911021155703321

Autore

Dhar Debarati

Titolo

Growing old in the age of new media / / Debarati Dhar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer, , [2025]

ISBN

9789819691876

981-9691-87-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 pages)

Disciplina

305.2

306.87

Soggetti

Technology and older people

Internet and older people

Older people - Communication

Mass media and older people

Sociology

Social groups

Digital media

Ethnology

Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging

Digital and New Media

Sociocultural Anthropology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Ageing, Social Structure And Communication -- Chapter 3: Ageing, Aged And New Media -- Chapter 4: Access, Affordability, And Uses Of New Media -- Chapter 5: Adaptability And Innovation -- Chapter 6: New Media And Changing Social Relationships -- Chapter 7: Afterword And Concluding Notes.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores new media's effectiveness in enhancing socialization among elderly individuals through quantitative and qualitative information. It fills a gap in media studies and gerontology by focusing on older adults' often-overlooked use of new media. The chapters cover topics such as the impact of new media on family structures, the accessibility of media to the elderly, and the role of



social media in providing support and engagement for older adults. The chapters deal with empirical evidence on how social media offers new possibilities for engaging and, providing and receiving support. It emphasizes the importance of personality and attitude in technology adoption among older people. It is a valuable resource for scholars in media studies and gerontology and those interested in the intersection of these fields and its implications for urban governance.