Abstract
This paper argues for the transdisciplinary conduct in the development of innovations in smart aging solutions based on the research results from the development of a matchmaking algorithm that tackles the aging-related social network shrink. The HannaH research team focused on developing the matchmaking algorithm that would support the exploration of new social contacts in the nearby of the place of residence of a user. The algorithm was designed so it can be used either in the smart speaker or as the smart phone app. The paper presents the research results from the concept development based on the research within end users as well as relevant experts. The series of focus groups, follow-up interviews and the MEESTAR study that focused on the iterative co-creation and the reflections of potential risks of the technology, resulted into three areas of research outcomes that are presented in the paper: (1) general concepts and looks, (2) data safety and research architecture and (3) ethical principles and legal processes. Further, we demonstrate how the smart aging solutions development and implementation can be effectively empowered by the transdisciplinary conduct. We show how personal assistance supports intragenerational ties and local community development, we suggest that providing feedback effectively contributes to participative development and digital competences raise, and we discuss the interrelation of digital safety and economic measures of the innovation development. We conclude with the argumentation for transdisciplinary perspective on compensation of the sensitive ethical aspects of the technology and bring suggestions for respective possible measures.
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Christine Pichler, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Katerina Sidiropulu-Janku, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Daniela Elisabeth Ströckl, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Gabriele Hagendorfer-Jauk, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Johannes Oberzaucher, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Manuela Perchtaler, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
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Conference: EGen2023
Stream: Loneliness
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Pichler C., Sidiropulu-Janku K., Ströckl D., Hagendorfer-Jauk G., Oberzaucher J., & Perchtaler M. (2023) Matchmaking Algorithm as a Tool to Tackle the Aging-Related Social Network Shrink: Results and Recommendations From the Transdisciplinary HannaH Technology Development ISSN: 2435-4937 The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology 2023: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 73-82) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-4937.2023.8
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-4937.2023.8
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