Social Connectedness in the Digital Age: Senior Citizens’ Experiences

Authors

  • Cynthia Soriano Superable Misamis University
  • Judy Jane Superable Revelo Misamis University
  • Hannah Pegalan Alegarme Misamis University

Keywords:

connectedness, face-to-face interactions, gerontology, hermeneutic, phenomenology, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, senior citizens, social network, Southeast Asia

Abstract

Connectedness through face-to-face interactions can be vital for all people. However, senior citizens have a distinct perspective as to what valuable social interaction is. By using the theory of connectedness, this study explored the experiences of senior citizens on social connectedness through face-to-face communication. This phenomenological study utilized the six steps of Van Manen in exploring and analyzing the experiences of the senior citizens. Twelve senior citizens served as participants and were selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The study was conducted in the coastal or lowland barangays of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. The analysis of the data revealed five central themes: comfort in physical presence, strength in spirituality, sense of belonging, feeling of relief, and acceptance of old age.

Author Biographies

  • Cynthia Soriano Superable, Misamis University

    Dean, Graduate School
    Misamis University, Ozamiz City

  • Judy Jane Superable Revelo, Misamis University

    Professor, Graduate School
    Misamis University, Ozamiz City

  • Hannah Pegalan Alegarme, Misamis University

    Professor, Graduate School
    Misamis University, Ozamiz City

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Published

2020-06-26

How to Cite

Social Connectedness in the Digital Age: Senior Citizens’ Experiences. (2020). International Forum Journal, 23(1), 24-42. https://journals.aiias.edu/info/article/view/6

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