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Computer Use and Computer Anxiety in Older Korean Americans
Hyunwoo Yoon1, Yuri Jang2, Bo Xie2
1The University of Texas, Austin, USA yoon1231@utexas.edu.
Summary
Computer use is common among older Korean Americans, with users showing less computer anxiety. Factors like younger age, education, and acculturation predict higher computer use and lower anxiety in this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Sociology
Background:
- Limited research exists on computer use among ethnic minority older adults.
- Understanding technology adoption barriers and facilitators in aging populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of computer use and computer anxiety in older Korean Americans.
- To inform the development of targeted technology education programs for this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Regression models analyzed demographic, health, and sociocultural factors.
- Predictors for computer use and computer anxiety were separately examined.
Main Results:
- Around 60% of older Korean Americans were computer users, exhibiting lower computer anxiety.
- Younger age, male gender, higher education, better self-rated health, and greater acculturation predicted increased computer use and reduced anxiety.
- Positive attitudes toward aging were associated with decreased computer anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Demographic, health, and sociocultural factors significantly influence computer adoption and anxiety in older Korean Americans.
- Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive computer training programs tailored to older ethnic minority adults.
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