Publications by authors named "Lina Kluy"
Z Gerontol Geriatr
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Social relationships are crucial for the mental and physical well-being of older adults, but declining social networks can worsen their overall health, which social robots might help alleviate.
- A review of 433 articles narrowed down to 11 studies suggests that social robots can combat loneliness, improve communication, and boost mood, but they also pose challenges related to how they fit into existing social structures.
- The findings emphasize that while social robots can be beneficial, they must be designed with considerations for individual circumstances, and further research should explore their use with healthy older adults to better understand their overall impact.
