Research to explore if sharing photos online could reduce loneliness

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Research by Shailey Minocha, Professor of Learning Technologies and Social Computing at the OU, is exploring if sharing photography online reduces feelings of loneliness in people aged 60 and over.

The research is funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and supported by Age UK Milton Keynes, Kellie Payne of Campaign to End Loneliness, Ransackers Association, and Silver Robin.

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