Migrant Elderly's Social Network Use Intervention: An Activity Theory-Based Study

NCT07160803 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Huzhou University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 61
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to construct a social network usage intervention program tailored to the characteristics of mobile elderly people, verify its effectiveness, and provide a reference for expanding the field of community care services, bridging the digital divide among mobile elderly people, and promoting their move towards healthy aging.

Conditions

Elderly Migrants; Social Networks

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Active Social Network Sites Use Scale(ASNSUS)

  It consists of 4 items, which are answered in a self-report format and scored on a 5-point Likert scale. The scale assesses the frequency with which individuals update statuses, post photos, leave comments, and initiate messages on social networking sites. It has been validated that the Cronbach's alpha of this scale is 0.71. In the present study, the Cronbach's alpha of this scale was 0.72.

  Baseline, immediately after the end of the intervention (Week 12), 1 month after the end of the intervention (Week 16)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Lubben-6 Scale

  Baseline, immediately after the end of the intervention (Week 12), 1 month after the end of the intervention (Week 16)

• Basic Psychological Needs Scale, BPNS

  Baseline, immediately after the end of the intervention (Week 12), 1 month after the end of the intervention (Week 16)

• eHealth Literacy Scale, (eHEALS)

  Baseline, immediately after the end of the intervention (Week 12), 1 month after the end of the intervention (Week 16)

Study Arms (2)

Routine Community Activities+Intervention Program for Social Network Usage Based on Activity Theory

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Intervention Program for Social Network Use Based on Activity Theory

Routine community activities only

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Routine community activities only

Interventions

Intervention Program for Social Network Use Based on Activity Theory OTHER

The intervention program is structured around a three - phase framework for migrant elderly's social network use: ① triggering motivation and building basic capabilities; ② reinforcing motivation and enhancing advanced capabilities; ③ sustaining motivation and maintaining usage habits. The process involves assessing baseline status (via scales like ASNSUS, eHEALS), implementing phased interventions (teaching WeChat skills, facilitating social connections), and evaluating effectiveness (process and outcome evaluations). The 12 - week program is executed by a team including researchers, community workers, and elderly volunteers.

Routine Community Activities+Intervention Program for Social Network Usage Based on Activity Theory

Routine community activities only OTHER

After receiving regular community services and management, and understanding the overall situation and needs of the intervention targets, researchers and community managers will conduct a weekly health lecture, an offline social activity involving local elderly people (such as fitness, cultural and entertainment activities, etc.), or a lecture on policies and welfare related to migrant elderly people, etc., and regularly distribute relevant paper materials.

Routine community activities only

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• ① Females aged ≥ 55 years or males aged ≥ 60 years; ② Having resided for more than half a year; ③ Having agreed to participate in this study and signed the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

• ① Elderly individuals with mental illness or cognitive impairment; ② Those with severe language communication barriers.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Huzhou University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Huzhou University

Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China

Location

Study Officials

• Meijuan Cao

  Huzhou University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Master of Science in Nursing

Model Details: Participants were randomized into two parallel groups (intervention vs control). The intervention group received a 12-week social network usage program based on Activity Theory, while the control group participated in routine social activities and received the compensatory intervention after the study. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 1-month follow-up.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 29, 2025
• First Posted: September 8, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2024
• Study Completion: January 12, 2025
• Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CN (1)