“InTouch” with seniors: Exploring adoption of a simplified interface for social communication and related socioemotional outcomes

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Highlights：

• Audio messages were preferred compared to pre-set text, videos, and photos.

• Weak motivation, poor social ties, and poor health were barriers to adoption.

• Improved communication and relationships were reported after using InTouch.

• Emotions related to InTouch use were both positive and negative.

摘要

•Audio messages were preferred compared to pre-set text, videos, and photos.•Weak motivation, poor social ties, and poor health were barriers to adoption.•Improved communication and relationships were reported after using InTouch.•Emotions related to InTouch use were both positive and negative.

论文关键词：Communication technology,Older adults,Aging,Social isolation,Self-efficacy,Support workers

论文评审过程：Received 26 September 2016, Revised 19 June 2017, Accepted 2 July 2017, Available online 3 July 2017, Version of Record 8 July 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.07.004