Professor Dr. Paul Freddolino

Biography

Paul P. Freddolino is a Professor at Michigan State University in the School of Social Work. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Michigan, a Master of Divinity from Yale University, a Master of Arts from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame. Freddolino's areas of expertise encompass the intersection of technology and social work practice, program evaluation, and technology applications in aging populations. He has contributed to various scholarly publications, highlighting the critical challenges faced by older adults in the digital age, including issues of technology anxiety and its impact on digital inclusion. His research also explores the role of information communication technology for unpaid carers of people with dementia, evaluating its use and implications for future support. Freddolino's work aims to enhance understanding and improve practices within social work, particularly in relation to technological advancements that affect client engagement and service delivery.

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