Inclusion of Seniors Aged 75+ Barriers and Opportunities for their Engagement in Contemporary Society
Inclusion of Seniors Aged 75+ Barriers and Opportunities for their Engagement in Contemporary Society
Author(s): Martina KarkošováSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Adult Education, Educational Psychology, Individual Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: active ageing; barriers to inclusion; community participation; digital inclusion; intergenerational relations; older adults; seniors 75+; social inclusion; social support;
Summary/Abstract: Population ageing is associated with increasing challenges related to social participation in later life. Older adults may perceive various barriers that limit their engagement in social and community activities, particularly in relation to digital technologies. The aim of this study was to examine perceived social barriers among older adults, with a focus on gender differences and the role of perceived technology barriers. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey and analyzed using independent samples ttests. The findings show that seniors who perceive technology as a barrier report significantly higher overall barrier scores, whereas no significant gender differences were identified. These results highlight the importance of digital confidence in supporting social participation among older adults.
Journal: Štúdie zo špeciálnej pedagogiky
- Issue Year: 14/2025
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 86-110
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English
