Author/Editor		Blažun, Helena; Saranto, Kaija; Rissanen, Sari
Title		Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia
Type		članek
Source		Computers in human behavior
Vol. and No.		Letnik 28, št. 4
Publication year		2012
Volume		str. 1202-12
Language		eng
Abstract		Previous research has shown loneliness as a threat for the quality of life of older peopleč therefore the goal of the intervention in a quasi-experimental study was to evaluate and discuss the self-reported level of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia before and after a computer intervention.Intervention in a quasi-experimental study was conducted among 58older participants at the baseline (M = 72.4 years) and 45 older participants at the follow-up research study (M = 72.9 years). Inferential statistics showed a significant difference in the reduction of loneliness between the countries, and a decreased level of loneliness of older people after completing the computer training course. Although older people experience many age-related problems which may reduce their interest in learning information and communication technology (ICT) skills, it is important that they are computer-proficient, because computer engagement can reduce the level of loneliness of older people and in this way has a positive effect on their quality of life.