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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-4-2017
Publication Title
Journal of Women & Aging
Volume
30
Issue
5
First Page
399
Last Page
416
DOI
https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1080/08952841.2017.1304785
Abstract
Social isolation is a problem facing many older women. Isolation can contribute to poor health as adults age without social support. Increased and tailored communication offers service organizations more opportunities to provide social support to these adults. This research examines perceptions of aging to explore communication behaviors, barriers, and opportunities for improved communication and service provision for aging women. Using data from focus groups and interviews, this study finds that participants from community organizations rely on word of mouth and traditional media to communicate with their aging constituents, despite opportunities to use digital communication and to develop communication plans for this population.
Recommended Citation
Walkner, T. J., Weare, A. M., & Tully, M. (2017). “You get old. You get invisible”: Social isolation and the challenge of communicating with aging women. Journal of Women & Aging, 30(5), 399–416. https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1080/08952841.2017.1304785
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Women & Aging on [April 4, 2017], available online: https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1080/08952841.2017.1304785