YouTube and intergenerational communication: the case of Geriatric1927

David Harley; Geraldine Fitzpatrick

doi:10.1007/s10209-008-0127-y

YouTube and intergenerational communication: the case of Geriatric1927

David Harley, Geraldine Fitzpatrick

University of Brighton

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Abstract

This paper presents a case study of a 79 year old video blogger called ‘Geriatric1927’, and his use of the video sharing website, YouTube. Analysis of his first eight video blogs, and the subsequent text responses, reveals opportunities of this medium for intergenerational contact, reminiscence, reciprocal learning and co-creation of content, suggesting older people can be highly motivated to use computers when social contact is their aim. We conclude by noting the importance of technologies that are socially engaging and meaningful for older people and pointing to ways in which the social life of YouTube might be better promoted on its interface.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5-20
Number of pages	16
Journal	Universal Access in the Information Society
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-008-0127-y
Publication status	Published - Mar 2009

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Keywords

Intergenerational communication
YouTube
video blog
older people
social software

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