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Psychological Health and Digital Social Participation of the Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Blekinge, Sweden—An Exploratory Study

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  • Sarah Nauman Ghazi

    (Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden)

  • Peter Anderberg

    (Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden
    School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, SE-541 28 Skövde, Sweden)

  • Johan Sanmartin Berglund

    (Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden)

  • Jessica Berner

    (Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden)

  • Ana Luiza Dallora

    (Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden)

Abstract

COVID-19 has affected the psychological health of older adults directly and indirectly through recommendations of social distancing and isolation. Using the internet or digital tools to participate in society, one might mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on psychological health. This study explores the social participation of older adults through internet use as a social platform during COVID-19 and its relationship with various psychological health aspects. In this study, we used the survey as a research method, and we collected data through telephonic interviews; and online and paper-based questionnaires. The results showed an association of digital social participation with age and feeling lack of company. Furthermore, in addition, to the increase in internet use in older adults in Sweden during COVID-19, we conclude that digital social participation is essential to maintain psychological health in older adults.

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  • Sarah Nauman Ghazi & Peter Anderberg & Johan Sanmartin Berglund & Jessica Berner & Ana Luiza Dallora, 2022. "Psychological Health and Digital Social Participation of the Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Blekinge, Sweden—An Exploratory Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-11, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:6:p:3711-:d:775670
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