Society and Technology

“This book is a real ‘tour de force’. Hannah presents an astonishing amount of detail on why promoting wellbeing in a digital age matters. From digital citizenship to age-friendly cities and social media to AI, she challenges our thinking, drawing attention to a range of old and new technological developments that have already had societal impact or will do in the future.”

Jeremy Porteus, FRSA, Chief Executive, Housing Learning and Improvement Network

“This book is a refreshing and timely review of digital technology’s role in everyday life in various contexts. The volume explores new themes, issues, and fresh perspectives that will take on increasing significance in the near future, laying the groundwork for theoretical and methodological innovation in future research.”

Judith Phillips, OBE, Professor of Social and Environmental Gerontology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling

Hannah R. Marston is a senior research fellow at the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University, UK. Her research interests include digital technologies and practices, video games, inequalities, and user experience. Previously, she held positions in Canada and Germany and was a plenary speaker at the 2024 NZ Association of Gerontology annual conference in Wellington.