Ethics

We need ethics approval to ensure (minimize at least) that through our data collection we do not cause any risks to study participants, either consciously or unconsciously.

The standardized form needs to be filled in and approved by me before data collection starts.

Fill in the form (I will share it with you).

Ethics

EMPRA congress poster

Presentation is on Wednesday, May 21th between 13:00 - 15:30 in MSH Black Box

Poster must be A0, portrait mode, in English.

Can be created using Power Point, Quarto, or anything else that you are already familiar with.

Final report

A template will be provided on the MOODLE page of the practicum.

Use the template. Not using the provided template will disqualify the final report!

Send me the report in .doc format.

Final report

Choose a deadline from:

• June 3

• June 10

Data collection

Participant compensation available.

We will choose in the max. next two meetings whether

• laboratory study (max. 400€ in total)

• online survey (max. 200€ for vouchers)

Grades

One grade per group.

Make sure there is an equitable work distribution among you. Please report in due time (anonymously) if you feel that that is not the case.

UL grading scheme will be used: 0 - 20 (20 being excellent).

Final grade will be a weight of the following:

• Attendance
• Active participation
• Theory work
• Data analysis
• Poster work
• Presentation
• Written report

Meetings

We meet every week. Planned are 90 minutes.

Room TBD.

• Mondays, 09:30 - 11:00, or
• Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00.

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.