B Hicks
Exploring the ‘active mechanisms’ for engaging rural-dwelling older men with dementia in a community technological initiative
Hicks, B; Innes, A; Nyman, A
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A Innes
A Nyman
Abstract
Research has suggested ecopsychosocial initiatives can promote a sense of well-being and inclusion in people with dementia. However, few studies have elucidated the ‘active mechanisms’ whereby such initiatives can achieve these outcomes, so hindering their generalisability. This is particularly pertinent when seeking to support community-dwelling older men with dementia who are reluctant to engage with traditional health and social care initiatives. This paper reports on a study that drew from the principles of Participatory Action Research to explore the ‘active mechanisms’ of a technological initiative for older men (65+ years) with dementia in rural England. An individually-tailored, male-only initiative, using off-the-shelf computer game technology (e.g. iPad, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect) was delivered over a nine week period. Multiple qualitative methods were employed including; focus groups, open interviews and extensive reflexive field-notes, to gather data from the perspective of twenty-two men, fifteen care partners and five community volunteers. The data were analysed thematically and interpreted using a masculinity lens. Three mechanisms contributed to the initiative’s success: the use of the technology; the male-only environment; and the empowering approach adopted. The paper argues that initiatives aimed at community-dwelling older men with dementia would be advised to consider these gendered experiences and ensure participants can maximise their masculine capital when participating in them, by providing enabling activities, non-threatening environments and empowering approaches of delivery.
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Hicks, B., Innes, A., & Nyman, A. (2020). Exploring the ‘active mechanisms’ for engaging rural-dwelling older men with dementia in a community technological initiative. Ageing and society, 40(9), 1906-1938. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X19000357
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
Deposit Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
Journal | Ageing & Society |
Print ISSN | 0144-686X |
Electronic ISSN | 1469-1779 |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) |
Volume | 40 |
Issue | 9 |
Pages | 1906-1938 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X19000357 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X19000357 |
Related Public URLs | https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ageing-and-society# |
Additional Information | Projects : Technology for men living with dementia in rural areas |
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