Demographic and Psychographic Factors of Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Technology Confidence

Demographic and Psychographic Factors of Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Technology Confidence

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented situation in which physical distancing and “stay at home” orders have increased the pressures for social isolation. Critically, certain demographic factors have been linked to increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. These at-risk groups for soc...

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Main Authors: Becky R. Horst, Andrew Sixsmith, Dorina Simeonov, Alex Mihailidis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
older adults
communication technology
confidence
demographic factors
social isolation
pandemic
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.749515/full

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