Diseño y aplicación de un modelo pedagógico para manejo de aplicaciones móviles de redes sociales dirigido a adultos mayores, mediado por sus nietos

Abstract

Abstract: In recent times, technology has proven to be a challenge for older adults due to the difficulty in accessing and using these tools. The objective was to design and implement a pedagogical model for managing mobile applications such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, aimed at older adults, in order to improve their digital skills and promote intergenerational communication. A quantitative approach, the sample consisted of: group 1, five young people with their respective grandparents (five older adults); and group 2, a facilitator and two older adults. The instruments used were the Technology Acceptance Scale for Older Adults, the Older Adult Perception Scale on the Quality of Communication with their Grandchild, the Survey on the Use of Mobile Applications in Older Adults, checklists, and satisfaction scales. The results reveal that the implementation of the pedagogical model allowed participants to acquire more than 80% of the basic skills for using WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. In addition, during this process, intergenerational support promoted meaningful learning in this population group.