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Using Art and Technology to Reduce Loneliness and Bridge the Age Divide: A Qualitative Study
Virtual OMA is a synchronous virtual course that connected older adults with college ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to share the arts over Zoom on a weekly basis.
Using Art and Technology to Reduce Loneliness and Bridge the Age Divide: A Qualitative Study
Virtual OMA is a synchronous virtual course that connected older adults with college ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to share the arts over Zoom on a weekly basis. Interviews with 14 older adults and essays written by 16 ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs were analyzed to compare the impact of the course on their social relationships and their perceptions of each other. Results show that although there were some differences, both groups mentioned opportunities and challenges imposed by the use of technology; felt they were able to break negative stereotypes of the other age group and build genuine relationships; and reported self-growth from the experience.
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2024.2307983