The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers

Table 1 Characteristics of interview participants

Participant Number	Gender	Age	Role	Length of service in the care, voluntary or community sector
P001	Female	45–54	Case worker	5–10 years
P002	Male	55–64	Development officer	5–10 years
P003	Male	55–64	Co-ordinator	> 20 years
P004	Male	25–34	Assistant into Work Manager	10–15 years
P005	Female	55–64	Programme manager	15–20 years
P006	Female	55–64	Social worker	> 20 years
P007	Female	45–54	Outreach/information officer	2–5 years
P008	Female	45–54	Project manager	10–15 years
P009	Female	64+	Appointed volunteer	> 20 years
P010	Female	64+	Co-ordinator	> 20 years
P011	Female	35–44	Principal officer	> 20 years
P012	Female	35–44	Responsible individual	2–5 years
P013	Female	45–54	Managing director	> 20 years
P014	Male	55–64	Co-ordinator	5–10 years
P015	Female	45–54	Manager	15–20 years
P016	Female	25–34	Co-ordinator	2–5 years
P017	Female	55–64	Community agent	> 20 years
P018	Female	55–64	Community agent	2–5 years
P019	Female	45–54	Engagement lead	> 20 years

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