Creation of an Educational Social Capital Workshop for the "Friends of Ibasho" Group in Hawaii
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2024
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Problem: Loneliness and social isolation negatively impact the older adult population and are linked with increased morbidity and mortality. Evidence-based interventions that increase social capital, such as the Ibasho program, have been used to combat social isolation among older adults. The “Friends of Ibasho” in Hawaii is a potential Ibasho site, yet interventions targeted at social capital have not been implemented with this group. Purpose: This presentation describes an educational intervention designed to build knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding social capital within the “Friends of Ibasho” group. Approach: A 60-minute educational workshop was developed and implemented, which included activities focused on the domains of social capital (trust, networking, and volunteerism). Pre/post- intervention questionnaires were used. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. Results: 24 people participated in the intervention of which 16 were older adults. Data analysis was limited to this group. Aggregate group (n=16) mean knowledge scores increased from 3.0 to 5.9, attitudes from 4.1 to 4.6, and practices from 3.6 to 3.9 between the pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. Discussion: Results suggest the intervention resulted in increased knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to social capital. The group listed various activities that would move them towards increasing social capital amongst their group’s members and the community. Recommendations: This project demonstrates how a short intervention may increase social capital among older adults in the community. Further projects are recommended to carry out more social capital building activities in order to prepare communities to initiate the Ibasho program in Hawaii.
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Nursing, Community, Health outcomes, Ibasho, Loneliness, Social capital, Trust
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40 pages
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