Technology and Opportunity: People with Serious Mental Illness and Social Connection
Technology and Opportunity: People with Serious Mental Illness and Social Connection
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技术与机会：患有严重精神疾病的人与社会联系
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发表时间：
2015
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Brad Forenza
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作者：
L. Townsend;A. Zippay;Kyle R. Caler;Brad Forenza
目的：关于严重精神疾病患者如何使用技术以及这种使用是否有助于社会联系的信息很少。这项研究通过检查患有严重精神疾病的人使用手机和互联网的方式，有助于填补这一知识空白。方法：对50名保障性住房消费者进行访谈，询问他们的手机和电脑使用情况以及他们对社会关系的看法。结果：手机和电脑与社会、医疗、心理健康和就业资源有更大的联系。几乎所有人都是通过政府资助的项目获得手机的。“时间不够用”很常见，并与通信中断和安全问题有关。很少有人拥有电脑，导致访问受限。结论：决策者应考虑提供免费或打折的硬件，补贴无限计划，并促进计算机素养。
Objective: Little information exists regarding how individuals with serious mental illness use technology and whether this usage facilitates social connections. This study contributes to filling this knowledge gap by examining ways in which a sample of persons with serious mental illness use cell phones and the Internet. Methods: Interviews with 50 consumers living in supported housing were asked about their use of cell phones and computers and their perceptions of social connections. Results: Cell phones and computers allowed greater linkage with social, medical, mental health, and employment resources. Nearly all obtained phones through publicly funded programs. “Running out of minutes” was common and associated with disrupted communication and safety concerns. Few people owned computers, resulting in restricted access. Conclusion: Policy makers should consider providing free or discounted hardware, subsidizing unlimited plans, and promoting computer literacy.
影响因子：
3.8
作者：
Borzekowski, Dina L. G.;Leith, Jaclyn;Himelhoch, Seth
通讯作者：
Himelhoch, Seth