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ICT and Older People: Beyond Usability.
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Older people's adoption of IT needs to be treated as more than merely a question of usability, and attitudes, experience of use, and perceived benefits are also key aspects that must be taken into account.Abstract:
This study examined the use that older, regular users of computers make of information and computer technology in their daily lives. Opinions from such users were obtained regarding what they want these technologies to offer them in the future. By means of a discussion group and an online questionnaire, our critical case examined a group of mature senior students from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (online learning) who have used computers and the Internet in their activities. In general, the participants needed to know the function of the tool beforehand and to have continued support and confidence. In particular, they need the certainty that the future technology will allow them to maintain their independence and autonomy. Older people's adoption of IT needs to be treated as more than merely a question of usability. Attitudes, experience of use, and perceived benefits are also key aspects that must be taken into account.read more
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Age differences in perceptions of online community participation among non-users: An extension of the Technology Acceptance Model
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Getting Grandma Online: Are Tablets the Answer for Increasing Digital Inclusion for Older Adults in the U.S.?
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Dispelling ageing myths in technology design
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Information and Communication Technology Use Is Related to Higher Well-Being Among the Oldest-Old.
TL;DR: Older adults aged 80+ use ICT less than other generations, but may have much to gain from using social versus informational technologies, which may enhance multiple aspects of well-being in different ways during very late life.
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Older adults and mobile technology: Factors that enhance and inhibit utilization in the context of behavioral health
Abstract: While numbers and proportions of older adults with behavioral health issues are expected to substantially increase, there is also a widening gap in available services for older adults. Mobile health interventions (mhealth) are a way to address existing barriers to treatment, provide frontline assessment and increase access to services for older adults. Due to perpetuated stereotypes, many assume that older adults do not utilize mobile technology nor will they accept a mHealth intervention. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize contemporary literature from information technology and healthcare regarding: (1) current mobile technology utilization by older adults, particularly in regards to health; (2) factors affecting older adult motivation to engage with mobile technology; and (3) older adult preferences for interacting with mobile technology. Findings reveal that significant proportions of older adults: already utilize mobile technology; are willing to engage in existing mobile interventions for health reasons; and have positive attitudes overall towards mobile technology. Finally, recommendations for optimizing mobile interventions to better suit older adults with behavioral health problems are reviewed. Older adults and mobile technology: Factors that enhance and inhibit utilization in the context of behavioral health
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