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A presente tese de dissertação centra-se na análise e compreensão do impacte das
novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação na qualidade de vida das pessoas
idosas no âmbito da intervenção social. No plano conceptual, recorreu-se a diferentes
abordagens teóricas que contribuíram para o cruzamento de visões de análise. Neste
pano de fundo, o fenómeno do progresso tecnológico impulsionado pela globalização
apresenta novas situações de exclusão. As tecnologias ocupam um espaço relevante no
quotidiano e o seu crescimento tem forte impacte nas sociedades. A este processo de
mudança associa-se o envelhecimento populacional, levantando desafios significativos à
sociedade, realçando o papel que estas tecnologias podem desempenhar na qualidade de
vida dos idosos. A perceção deste conceito de carácter multidimensional evidencia as
dimensões de bem-estar físico, relações sociais, desenvolvimento social e participação.
No plano empírico, realizou-se um estudo exploratório, privilegiando a abordagem
indutiva pela interpretação das vivências dos participantes e a sua compreensão,
comparando dois projetos sociais de intervenção, um ao nível da teleassistência e outro
da aprendizagem ao longo da vida. Como tal, os participantes do estudo foram
selecionados por conveniência e por homogeneização, entrevistando-se quatro técnicos
de intervenção social e vinte pessoas idosas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados
qualitativamente, por meio de análise de conteúdo de codificação temática, baseada na
descrição de casos e suas diversas visões.
Conclui-se que as tecnologias aqui estudadas contribuem para o aumento da
qualidade de vida dos idosos, promovendo a autonomia, permitindo amplificar o campo
de ação pessoal, aumentar conhecimentos e aceder a informação; favorecem a relação
social, fomentam a participação, as capacidades cognitivas e quebram o sentimento de
isolamento e solidão.
This dissertation focuses on the analysis and understanding of the impact of the new information and communication technologies on the quality of life of the elderly population, where the social intervention is concerned. Conceptually we have used different theoretical approaches which contributed to the crossing between analysis perspectives. Against this background the phenomenon of the technological progress driven by globalization presents new situations of social exclusion. Technologies occupy a significant place in everyday life and their growth has a strong impact in societies. The ageing of the population, in association with this process of change, places significant challenges to society, stressing the role these technologies may have in the quality of life of the elderly. The awareness of this concept of a multidimensional nature emphasizes the dimensions of physical, mental and social well-being, social relations, social development and participation. On an empirical level, we undertook an exploratory study, favoring an inductive approach through the interpretation and understanding of the life experiences of the participants, comparing two social intervention projects, one at the level of teleassistance and the other of lifelong learning. Thus, the participants in the study were selected on a basis of convenience and homogenization, and we interviewed four social intervention technicians and twenty elderly persons. Data gathered were qualitatively analyzed, by means of content analysis of thematic codification, based on the description of cases and their different views. We conclude that the technologies herein studied contribute to an increase in the quality of life of the elderly, promoting their autonomy, allowing them to enhance the field of personal action, to increase their knowledge and to access information; these technologies favor social relations, foster participation, cognitive capacities and break the feelings of isolation and solitude.
This dissertation focuses on the analysis and understanding of the impact of the new information and communication technologies on the quality of life of the elderly population, where the social intervention is concerned. Conceptually we have used different theoretical approaches which contributed to the crossing between analysis perspectives. Against this background the phenomenon of the technological progress driven by globalization presents new situations of social exclusion. Technologies occupy a significant place in everyday life and their growth has a strong impact in societies. The ageing of the population, in association with this process of change, places significant challenges to society, stressing the role these technologies may have in the quality of life of the elderly. The awareness of this concept of a multidimensional nature emphasizes the dimensions of physical, mental and social well-being, social relations, social development and participation. On an empirical level, we undertook an exploratory study, favoring an inductive approach through the interpretation and understanding of the life experiences of the participants, comparing two social intervention projects, one at the level of teleassistance and the other of lifelong learning. Thus, the participants in the study were selected on a basis of convenience and homogenization, and we interviewed four social intervention technicians and twenty elderly persons. Data gathered were qualitatively analyzed, by means of content analysis of thematic codification, based on the description of cases and their different views. We conclude that the technologies herein studied contribute to an increase in the quality of life of the elderly, promoting their autonomy, allowing them to enhance the field of personal action, to increase their knowledge and to access information; these technologies favor social relations, foster participation, cognitive capacities and break the feelings of isolation and solitude.
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Envelhecimento Tecnologias da informação e comunicação Qualidade de vida Ageing Information and communication technologies Quality of life