This study evaluates the impact of a group-based intervention designed to promote social connectedness and enhance psychological well-being among older adults. The intervention lasts four months and is supported by a dedicated mobile application that helps participants discover local social activities, connect with peers who share similar interests, and stay informed about community events, with the aim of supporting (not replacing) in-person interactions. This randomized controlled trial assigns participants either to a treatment group, which receives digital literacy training, access to the app, and structured support from the research team to facilitate social engagement within their local community, or to a waitlist control group, which receives access to the app only after the study period. Assessments are conducted at baseline, post-intervention (4 months), and at a 2-month follow-up. The study evaluates changes in social connectedness, loneliness, psychological well-being, and technology use, using a mixed-methods approach combining self-report questionnaires, app-usage data, and qualitative feedback.
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Change from baseline in social connectedness at post-Intervention and 2-Month follow-Up
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), post-intervention at 4 months (T1), and 2-month follow-up (T2)
Change from baseline in social engagement frequency
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1, 4 months), and 2-month follow-up (T2)