Radio relationships and well-being in older age

Research Project Title: Radio relationships and well-being in older age
James Cook University Research Ethics ID: H8022
This research is funded by the Australian Association of Gerontology's Research Trust.

Researchers at James Cook University and The University of Melbourne investigated how radio impacts the lives of older listeners. In particular, we were interested in finding out how radio listening practices might relate to well-being. For more information, contact Dr Amanda KrauseAmanda.Krause1@jcu.edu.au

We have developed a pamphlet to share our results. You can download the pamphlet here.


We have shared an overview of findings via the AAG's blog: https://www.aag.asn.au/libraryviewer?ResourceID=95 

Additionally, we have published the following articles and have presented preliminary findings via presentations at academic conferences. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

[1] Krause, A. E., & Fletcher, H. (2023). The purpose of radio and how it supports older adults' wellbeing. Frontiers in Computer Science - Human-Media Interaction, 5: 1111806. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomp.2023.1111806 

[2] Krause, A. E., & Fletcher, H. (2021, November 10). Radio relationships and well-being in older age. Paper presented at the 54th Australian Association of Gerontology Conference. Virtual. [YouTube video]

[3] Krause, A. E., & Fletcher, H. (2022, August 04). Implications of radio persona characteristics on listener well-being. Poster presented at the SMPC 2022 Conference. Portland, OR, USA. [Poster pdf]

[4] Krause, A. E., & Fletcher, H. (2022, September 02). Radio listeners' perspectives on its purpose and potential to support older well-being. Paper presented at the SEMPRE 50th Anniversary Conference. London, UK [Zoom]. [YouTube video]

[5] Krause, A. E., & Fletcher, H. (2022, November 23). How relationships between radio presenters and listeners might promote well-being. Poster presented at the 55th Australian Association of Gerontology Conference. Adelaide, SA, Australia. [Poster pdf]