Building social inclusion for rural older people using information and communication technologies : Perspectives of rural practitioners
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Warburton, Jeni, Cowan, Sue, Winterton, Rachel and Hodgkins, Suzanne. (2014). Building social inclusion for rural older people using information and communication technologies : Perspectives of rural practitioners. Australian Social Work. 67(4), pp. 479-494. https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2013.834064
Authors | Warburton, Jeni, Cowan, Sue, Winterton, Rachel and Hodgkins, Suzanne |
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Abstract | The literature identifies rural, older people as at risk of social exclusion, as a result of rural disadvantage. In this context, improved access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) has potential to build social inclusion, yet current evidence shows that rural, older people are the lowest current users of technology. This paper draws on the practice and local knowledge of rural practitioners from one Victorian region in order to explore: (a) the practice issues associated with ICT use among rural, older people; and (b) the characteristics of effective practice models in the rural, social work context. An analysis of findings highlights the need to respond to the diverse skills, needs, and learning styles of older people, to demonstrate the benefits of ICTs, involve users, and build confidence. Major barriers include poor ICT usage by many rural agencies and low practitioner capacity, as well as access and resources. |
Keywords | older people; rural; Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs); social inclusion; social work practice; practice innovations |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Australian Social Work |
Journal citation | 67 (4), pp. 479-494 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN | 0312-407X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2013.834064 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 479-494 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 02 Oct 2013 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 06 Apr 2013 |
Deposited | 28 Jul 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w6x6/building-social-inclusion-for-rural-older-people-using-information-and-communication-technologies-perspectives-of-rural-practitioners
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