Digital Health Orchestration: Innovating Beyond Applications to Address Elderly Loneliness in Aging Societies
Abstract
Objectives: This study addressed elderly loneliness in aging societies by developing and evaluating SabuyJai, a culturally grounded digital health platform designed to assess, manage, and reduce social isolation among older adults. Methods/Analysis: A three-phase mixed-methods design was employed. Phase 1 used structural equation modeling (SEM) to identify loneliness determinants through qualitative analysis and surveys (n=205). Phase 2 implemented an eight-week quasi-experimental intervention (n=82), and Phase 3 evaluated technology acceptance and commercial viability (n=41) using the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Findings: Social connectedness emerged as the primary determinant of loneliness and mental health (β=–0.474, p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Technology Use by Older Adults
Health disparities and outcomes
Aging
Elder Care
and Social Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Human Earth and Future
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 168–189
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN