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Everyday technology use among older deaf adults.
Jenny L Singleton1, Elena T Remillard2, Tracy L Mitzner2
1a School of Psychology , Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta , GA , USA.
Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|March 10, 2018
Summary
Older Deaf adults are comfortable with many technologies but underutilize beneficial health tech. Assistive technology like TTY/TTD is becoming obsolete, requiring new approaches for this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Technology offers significant potential for aging Deaf individuals.
- Limited understanding exists regarding technology adoption and challenges faced by Deaf seniors.
- This study addresses the gap in knowledge about technology use among older Deaf adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore technology use patterns among older Deaf adults.
- To assess attitudes, adoption styles, and frequency of use for various technologies.
- To identify specific assistive technologies (ATs) and general technologies utilized by this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was developed to assess technology use and experiences.
- The questionnaire was administered in both online and paper formats.
- Participants (N=109) were recruited through national Deaf community conferences and organizations.
Main Results:
- Older Deaf adults are generally technology adopters, comfortable with diverse devices.
- Certain technologies, including an obsolete AT and sound-based alert systems, are underutilized.
- A gap exists between general technology comfort and the adoption of potentially beneficial health technologies.
Conclusions:
- Older Deaf adults are active consumers of both assistive and everyday technologies.
- Inclusion in the design process is crucial for developing relevant technologies for Deaf seniors.
- Obsolete assistive technologies (e.g., TTY/TTD) highlight the need for policy review and innovation in communication tech.
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