Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and mental health are a concern
worldwide. This article is based on two longitudinal studies that investigated the role of …

Digital technology, broadly defined as all the electronic tools, automatic systems,
technological devices, and resources that generate, process, or store information in the form …

The aim of this paper is twofold. Firstly, to investigate the potential benefits of online health
communities (OHCs) for informal caregivers by conducting a systematic literature review …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, older consumers have increased their usage of social
networking services (SNSs) to avoid social isolation, yet this behavior remains unexplored …

Online peer-to-peer communities provide environments in which people with similar health
concerns can interact and exchange information that can support self-care of long-term …

Background and objectives The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the public health
concerns of social isolation and loneliness for older people who are vulnerable due to their …

Harley, D., Howland, K., Harris, E., & Redlich, C.(2014). Online communities for older user:
What can we learn from local community interactions to create sites that work for older …

Many researchers studying online communities seek to make them better. However, beyond
a small set of widely-held values, such as combating misinformation and abuse, determining …

Introduction Cyberbullying poses a significant challenge among adolescents. If bystanders
stand up and help victims, their helping behavior may be able to reduce the frequency and …

Purpose This study aims to explain the value co-creation and co-destruction practices of
older adults in an online community (OC). Design/methodology/approach Adopting practice …