Anxiety, Connection With Nature, Depression, Happiness, Loneliness
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot technology, our research seeks to investigate whether engaging with nature-oriented chatbots can mitigate feelings of depression, and loneliness while enhancing overall psychological well-being and quality of life. Through a combination of experimental interventions and psychological assessments, the investigators will assess the impact of nature-oriented chatbots on participants' mental health outcomes.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALNature-Oriented Chatbots
Nature-oriented chatbots are an intervention with nature-based video delivered by self-developed chatbots
Sponsors
Taipei Medical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Individuals aged 60 years and above who live alone. 2. Regular users of smartphones, with internet access, and proficient in using LINE. 3. Individuals who consent to participate in the study and sign the consent form. 4. Capable of understanding interactive messages and the content of pre- and post-test questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
1. Individuals without smartphones, internet access, or not using LINE. 2. Diagnosed with sensory impairments. 3. Diagnosed with mental illnesses requiring continuous treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | up to 8 weeks | The Geriatric Depression Scale |
| loneliness | up to 8 weeks | UCLA loneliness (ULS-8) |
| happiness | up to 8 weeks | Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP) |
| connection with nature | up to 8 weeks | Connectedness with nature scale (CNS） |
Outcome results
None listed