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Subjective Technology Adaptivity Predicts Technology Use in Old Age.

Stefan T Kamin1, Frieder R Lang, Anja Beyer

  • 1Institute of Psychogerontology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Nuremberg, Germany.

Gerontology
|April 20, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Older adults with higher subjective technology adaptivity use technology more, both initially and over time. This psychological resource is key for technology engagement in later life.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Limited understanding of psychological and motivational factors in older adults' technology use.
  • Investigating determinants of technology adoption despite age-related challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Explore interindividual differences in subjective technology adaptivity.
  • Examine its influence on technology use in older adults relative to demographics, personality, and functional limitations.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 136 community-dwelling older adults (ages 59-92).
  • Paper-and-pencil survey assessing technology use, subjective technology adaptivity, functional limitations, and personality traits (openness, neuroticism).
  • 77 participants completed a 2-year follow-up.
Keywords:
Aging and technologyGerontechnologyMotivationOlder adultsSubjective Technology Adaptivity InventoryTechnology use

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Main Results:

  • Higher subjective technology adaptivity correlated with greater initial technology use.
  • Subjective technology adaptivity predicted increased technology use over the 2-year follow-up period.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective technology adaptivity is a significant predictor of technology use in older adults.
  • Findings enhance understanding of individual differences in technology adoption in later life.
  • Implications for user involvement and developing user-centered technology for seniors.