Reducing Loneliness and Improving Social Support among Older Adults through Different Modalities of Personal Voice Assistants.

ABSTRACT: This study examines the potential of AI-powered personal voice assistants (PVAs) in reducing loneliness and increasing social support among older adults. With the aging population rapidly expanding, innovative solutions are essential. Prior research has indicated the effectiveness of various interactive communication technologies (ICTs) in mitigating loneliness, but studies focusing on PVAs, particularly considering their modality (audio vs. video), are limited. This research aims to fill this gap by evaluating how voice assistants, in both audio and video formats, influence perceived loneliness and social support. This study examined the impact of voice assistant technology (VAT) interventions, both audio-based (A-VAT) and video-based (V-VAT), on perceived loneliness and social support am

SUBMITTER: Jones VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10961806 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature