Futurity November 3, 2025
A recent study suggests smartphones, computers, and tablets may help older adults stay connected.
As a social worker in South Korea, Jaesung Lee, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, saw this firsthand.
Interested in social engagement during his time as a social worker in South Korea, Lee and his team developed programs that helped older adults learn to use smartphones—and go on to teach others as well.
“The programs not only helped participants acquire practical skills but also supported them in becoming instructors themselves at other organizations,” Lee says.
“Through this, older adults experienced greater convenience in their daily lives, gained meaningful re-employment opportunities, and felt a strong...
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