Direct older new SNS users to senior-focused online communities offering social support and courses¶

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Description¶

The article recommends that people advising senior citizens point older, new social media users toward established online communities that provide social support information and instruction about Internet and SNS use. It names AARP, SeniorNet.com, SeniorPlanet.com, and SeniorSite.com as examples, arguing such resources "may also be useful" given older new users' vulnerability to Internet investment and health misinformation.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Advisors or helpers aware of senior-focused online communities and their support resources

Constraints¶

• Older, new users may be particularly vulnerable to Internet investment and health misinformation, so guidance should accompany access

Target Learners¶

• older adults (senior citizens) new to social networking sites

Target Learning Goals¶

• safe and effective adoption of social networking and Internet use

Related Strategies¶

• Use scripted, small-group social media training workshops to foster older adults' social media engagement, and plan ongoing support to sustain use after training ends

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Harvey J. GINSBURG, Rebecca CAMERON, Roque V. MENDEZ & Michael WESTHOFF. (2016). Helping others use social media: age stereotypes when estimating learner's success. Psychology, Society, & Education, 8(1), 1-12. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1123456