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International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
PeerCare: Supporting Awareness of Rhythms and Routines for Better Aging in Place
Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Home video communication: mediating 'closeness'
Proceedings of the 2010 ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Making love in the network closet: the benefits and work of family videochat
Proceedings of the 2010 ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Understanding family communication across time zones
Proceedings of the 2010 ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Sharing conversation and sharing life: video conferencing in the home
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Ambient displays for integrating older adults into social networking sites
CRIWG'10 Proceedings of the 16th international conference on Collaboration and technology
Family portals: connecting families through a multifamily media space
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Technology heirlooms?: considerations for passing down and inheriting digital materials
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Ambient Awareness to Strengthen the Family Social Network of Older Adults
Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Enriching in-person encounters through social media: A study on family connectedness for the elderly
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
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Social media is increasingly being used to support interaction among family members. However, differences in media preferences and interaction patterns challenge intergenerational communication. It impacts negatively on the physical and mental health of older adults. Trying to bridge such a communication asymmetry, this paper reports the primary results of an analysis conducted on an existent dataset from two 21-weeks deployment studies, along with a 3-week design study, to understand intergenerational communication mismatches among older adults and relatives. Results indicate opportunities that informed the design and implementation of the Social Connector system, a software application that allows older adults to establish synchronous and asynchronous social interactions with their relatives. The paper also describes this system and discusses the main design decisions made to try reducing the stated communication asymmetry.