Perceptions of technology among older adults
Autor: | Hen I Yang, Jennifer A. Margrett, Carl K. Chang, Johnny Wong, Warren D. Franke, Melinda Heinz, Mary H. Yearns, Peter Martin |
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Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Gerontology
Male Activities of daily living media_common.quotation_subject Gerontological nursing Quality of life (healthcare) Geriatric Nursing Perception Activities of Daily Living Humans General Nursing media_common Aged Aged 80 and over business.industry Computers Usability Middle Aged Focus group Feeling Quality of Life Female business Psychology Inclusion (education) |
Zdroj: | Journal of gerontological nursing. 39(1) |
ISSN: | 0098-9134 |
Popis: | Changes and advancements in technology have the potential to benefit older adults by promoting independence and increasing the ability to age in place. However, older adults are less likely to adopt new technology unless they see benefits to themselves. This study assessed the perceptions of 30 older adults in the Midwest concerning technology via three separate focus groups (i.e., independent apartment complex, a rural community, exercise program participants), which addressed a need in the literature (i.e., inclusion of oldest-old and rural individuals). The focus group questions included items such as what technology older adults currently used, desired improvements in technology, and the greatest challenges participants were facing or would face in the future. Overall, older adults were enthusiastic about learning new forms of technology that could help them maintain their independence and quality of life. Five themes emerged from all three focus groups: (a) Frustrations, Limitations, and Usability Concerns; (b) Transportation; (c) Help and Assistance; (d) Self-Monitoring; and (e) Gaming. The themes have important implications for future technology developed for older adults; in particular, older adults were willing and eager to adopt new technology when usefulness and usability outweighed feelings of inadequacy. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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