Social Workers and The Elderly in The Era of Big Data: Innovative Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Background: Collaboration in the Big Data era that combines social workers and the elderly is an innovative strategy supporting achieving Indonesia's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research aims to explore and analyze the impact of combining social workers and the elderly in Big Data projects on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia.   Method: Research methods involve interviews, surveys, and project data analysis involving this cross-generational collaboration. The author collected qualitative data through interviews with social workers and the elderly. Interviews were conducted with structured question guides covering using Big Data in social work, challenges faced, and benefits seen. Quantitative data was collected through surveys distributed to social workers with questions related to the research topic. The author also collected secondary data from previous research reports and related case studies.   Results: The research results show that this collaboration contributes positively by collecting more accurate data, empowering the elderly through technology, and making a solid contribution to various SDGs.   Conclusion: In facing the complexity of social challenges, combining the experiences of the Elderly with technology becomes an innovative strategy that supports inclusive and sustainable development.