In the last decade, there has been a growing awareness regarding social exclusion.
Considering the ageing population and the likelihood of older people being socially …

Older adults are at a higher risk of loneliness, compared to other demographics. The use of
Internet Communication and Technologies (ICTs) among older adults is steadily increasing …

This study examines for the first time whether—and subsequently the extent to which—social
connectedness can be derived from Facebook in a population of older Facebook users …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has especially limited older adults from engaging in
personal contact with others, as they have been classified as a high-risk population (1, 2) …

Objectives: This study aimed at exploring the Internet's role in supporting subjective well-
being in later life by applying a functional approach, namely, simultaneously but separately …

In modern everyday life, individuals experience an abundance of digital information and
communication options, and pressure to use them effectively and constantly. While there are …

Transformative disaster resilience in times of climate change underscores the importance of
reflexive governance, facilitation of socio-technical advancement, co-creation of knowledge …

This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our
qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place …

As increasing numbers of older adults incorporate the Internet into their lives, it is important
to go beyond studying whether being an Internet user makes a difference for this population …

Background Worldwide, approximately 15% of the people older than 60 suffer from a mental
disorder, such as depression and anxiety disorders (1). A total of 322 million people …