Identifying Psychosocial Variables of the Interactive Mobile Interface
for Geriatric Persons
- Njeri Ngaruiya,
- Daniel Orwa,
- Peter Wagacha
Abstract
This is qualitative exploratory research that looked into the gap
between gerontechnology and psychosocial wellness. The physical and
psychological wellness of geriatric persons has been developed over the
few decades. This has made older people consumers of the different
technologies. This, though, is not satisfactory enough as the older
generation yearns for the worth and sense of belonging that existed in
the traditional world, with the different roles that they played. With
the modernization and the recent pandemic, it distances the older
persons from their loved ones and society, therefore, disengaging from
activities.
This research identified this gap, and under a research protocol from a
legally authorized organization in Kenya, we approached a philanthropic
social home and a community-based daycare where eight participants gave
verbal informed consent to take part in the 10-week study