Mental health, Ageing, Culture, Technology

Healthy ageing

“Process of developing and maintaining the functional ability (individual capacity, environment and individual-environment interaction) that enables well-being at old age (a resourceful positive state).” World Health Organization (2025)

Digital technology & mental health

Digital technology (smart devices, the Internet) offers cost-effective solutions to many societal challenges including in promoting mental health.

Applications may be in the health, healthcare sector or simply to stay connected with meaningful others.

Specifics in older migrants

Mental health stigmas, and unknown cultural and language barriers intersect in certain groups.

The number of older migrants is rising globally but their specific risk factors, healthcare needs, and limitations (including technology-related) are insufficiently addressed. (Stanciu et al., 2025)

Possible research topics

1. How can digital technology promote mental health in older people?

2. What specifics in older migrants can be addressed through digital technology?

3. Differences and similarities between older natives and older migrants regarding their use of digital technology for healthcare.