Programa de treinamento em mídias digitais para pessoas idosas no cenário da pandemia Covid-19

• Ano de defesa: 2023
• Autor(a) principal: Santos Neto, Thomaz Pires dos
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Tipo de acesso: Acesso aberto
• Idioma: por
• Instituição de defesa: Universidade Federal da Paraíba; Brasil; Medicina; Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Gerontologia; UFPB
• Palavras-chave em Português: Covid-19; Tecnologias digitais; Pessoa idosa; Digital technologies; Elderly; Tecnologías digitales; Ancianos; CNPQ::CIENCIAS DA SAUDE::MEDICINA
• Link de acesso: https://repositorio.ufpb.br/jspui/handle/123456789/34901

Introduction: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of digital technologies favors the reduction of feelings of loneliness among elderly individuals who had to undergo quarantine. However, ICTs can also serve as exclusionary tools for elderly people who are unfamiliar with their usage, highlighting the importance of developing projects aimed at teaching technology skills to the elderly. Objectives: This study aims to explore the scientific evidence on the use of digital platforms by elderly individuals during the COVID 19 pandemic, gather the opinions of elderly people regarding the use of digital media during the pandemic, and propose a Training Program in Digital Media for the Elderly. Method: This qualitative research was conducted with 29 elderly individuals participating in Extension Activities at the Paraibano Institute of Aging, UFPB, in accordance with Resolution 196 of the Ministry of Health. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis techniques. Results and Discussion: Out of the study participants, 29 were women, aged between 65 and 69 years old, and retired. Among the most commonly used applications by the elderly were WhatsApp, followed by Facebook, as they were considered user-friendly and facilitated interaction with family and friends, as well as providing entertainment and easier access to information and news. The elderly participants highlighted difficulties they faced, particularly when it came to banking operations, often requiring assistance from their children. Regarding financial transactions, the elderly expressed fear and hesitation, often refraining from engaging in such activities due to concerns about scams. Consequently, the proposal of a Digital Media Training Program for the Elderly aims to provide support and guidance to elderly individuals in navigating digital technologies. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the challenges faced by elderly individuals in adopting existing technologies and the necessity of addressing these challenges to facilitate the inclusion of the elderly in the digital world, thus expanding their access to information and digital literacy skills.