Social Media and Older Adults (1995–2023): A Bibliometric Analysis with Implications for Media Education in Lifelong Learning
This study examines the scientific output on older adults’ use of social media by examining 2695 documents from the Web of Science database. These publications cover various areas, such as behavioral sciences, psychology, healthcare sciences, and computer sciences, and highlight institutions such as...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Education Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7/811 |
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| Summary: | This study examines the scientific output on older adults’ use of social media by examining 2695 documents from the Web of Science database. These publications cover various areas, such as behavioral sciences, psychology, healthcare sciences, and computer sciences, and highlight institutions such as the University of Seville and the University of Michigan. The analysis was extended from 1995 to 2023, identifying 2012 as the year with the most significant increase. The United States led with 757 documents, followed by Spain with 511. Prominent authors include Jia Wu, Howard Giles, and Itai Himelboim. The study also highlighted frequent keywords such as “social networks, communication, and media”. A total of 41 countries were mentioned, and journals such as <i>Profesional de la Información</i> and <i>Comunicar</i> were analyzed. The historical perspective reveals theoretical connections between health, communication, and social networks in the elderly. Despite various challenges, such as the digital divide, the positive impact of social networks on the elderly stands out, providing a training demand for media education as an essential for all. |
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| ISSN: | 2227-7102 |