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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Educational Measurement

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  • Digital literacy is crucial for seniors' independence and quality of life.
  • Effective training requires accurate assessment of existing computer skills.
  • Existing measures may not adequately capture the full spectrum of proficiency in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a comprehensive Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ).
  • To create a reliable tool for assessing computer skills across a wide range of abilities in older adults.
  • To cover key digital domains including computer basics, printing, communication, internet, calendaring, and multimedia.

Main Methods:

  • A diverse sample of 276 older adults, including those with minimal computer experience, completed the CPQ.
  • Reliability and validity of the CPQ were assessed using established psychometric methods.
  • Factor analysis was employed to identify underlying dimensions of computer proficiency.

Main Results:

  • The CPQ demonstrated excellent overall reliability (Cronbach's α = .98) and strong subscale reliabilities (.86–.97).
  • Computer proficiency scores were significantly predicted by age, computer use, and general technology engagement.
  • Factor analysis identified three core proficiency factors: Internet/email, communication/calendaring, and computer basics.
  • A shorter version, the CPQ-12, was developed with comparable psychometric properties.

Conclusions:

  • The CPQ and CPQ-12 are validated instruments for assessing computer proficiency in older adults.
  • These tools are valuable for designing targeted training programs and for research purposes.
  • The measures are effective even for individuals with low levels of computer literacy.