To Help and to Learn: An Exploratory Study of Peer Tutors Teaching Older Adults about Technology
| Autor: | Cindy Ho, Chi Kwong Law, Vincent Wan Ping Lee, Paul P. Freddolino |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Value (ethics)
Medical education Population ageing Health (social science) Computer Networks and Communications business.industry Exploratory research General Social Sciences Peer support Nursing Work (electrical) Information and Communications Technology Medicine The Internet business Peer tutor Social Sciences (miscellaneous) |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Technology in Human Services. 28:217-239 |
| ISSN: | 1522-8991 1522-8835 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15228835.2011.565458 |
| Popis: | The cost of caring for an aging population is a growing concern in many societies. Although information and communication technologies (ICTs) like computers and the Internet are seen as new tools which offer some potential to help, unfortunately older adults are generally the age group with the lowest level of skill and utilization of these technologies. Although nongovernmental organizations have attempted to address this digital gap, limited staff resources are a concern. One approach for generating additional staff to provide more technology training to older adults is a “peer-tutor” model. This study examined the perspectives of 101 technology peer tutors for older adults in a nonprofit program in Hong Kong. Topics included preparation and training, perceived benefits and challenges, side effects on their lives, the perceived value of their work as tutors, and suggestions for personal and program improvement. The influence of demographic factors was examined. Results show which tutors felt prepared fo... |
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