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What is Gerontechnology

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Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
A technical assistance function of gerontology.
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eSports and eSocial Work
Fahri Özsungur (Vocational School of Social Sciences, Mersin University, Turkey)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9187-1.ch001
Abstract
Bringing together international players, eSports benefits beyond digitalization according to its intended use. It is possible to socialize individuals who cannot come together due to pandemics, extraordinary events, and economic difficulties and increase their commitment to life with these video games. Social work should take advantage of this developing field. eSports can provide benefits in geriatrics, home care services, physical therapy, elderly people in nursing homes, women, children, people with an autistic spectrum disorder, and social adaptation. Social work's functions in many areas such as environmental and social adaptation, well-being, welfare, public health, social policy, and the rehabilitation of children prone to crime can be made more functional through eSports. This chapter deals with the functions of social work to be developed and improved with eSports.
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Technology as a Pathway for Older People to Engage in Activities Promoting Successful Ageing
Technological solutions for innovative and independent living and social participation of older adults in good health, comfort, and safety. Defined as implementing successful aging and assisting older adults in meeting the domains of housing, communication, health, safety, comfort, mobility, and leisure.
Published in Chapter: Technology as a Pathway for Older People to Engage in Activities Promoting Successful Ageing; From: Exploring the Role of ICTs in Healthy Aging
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Predicting Multi-Generational Technology Adoption Practices in a South African Context: Millennials vs. Generation X
The study of technology in relation to aging with the aim of improving the daily activities of the elderly.
Published in Chapter: Predicting Multi-Generational Technology Adoption Practices in a South African Context: Millennials vs. Generation X; From: Perspectives on ICT4D and Socio-Economic Growth Opportunities in Developing Countries
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The Aging and Technological Society: Learning Our Way Through the Decades
Gerontechnology, which is derived from gerontology and technology, is defined as implementing successful aging and assisting older adults in meeting the domains of housing, communication, health, safety, comfort, mobility, and leisure and work.
Published in Chapter: The Aging and Technological Society: Learning Our Way Through the Decades; From: Handbook of Research on Human Development in the Digital Age
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Elderly People, Disability, Dependence and New Technologies
Interdisciplinary field of research and application involving gerontology and technology; using technology to prevent, delay, or compensate for the perceptual, cognitive, and physical declines of aging.
Published in Chapter: Elderly People, Disability, Dependence and New Technologies; From: Handbook of Research on Personal Autonomy Technologies and Disability Informatics
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Do Loneliness and Social Connectedness Improve in Older Adults Through Mobile Technology?
Use of information and communication technologies as well as assistive technology to facilitate and enhance activities of daily living for older adults.
Published in Chapter: Do Loneliness and Social Connectedness Improve in Older Adults Through Mobile Technology?; From: Disruptive and Emerging Technology Trends Across Education and the Workplace
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