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Eleftheria Vaportzis1, Maria Giatsi Clausen2,3, Alan J Gow1,4
1Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Psychology
|September 21, 2018
Summary
Older adults positively experienced tablet training, increasing confidence and desire to use tablets for social connection and health. Future interventions should consider smaller classes and improved features for better engagement.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Health
Background:
- Investigating older adults' experiences with tablet computer learning within an intervention trial.
- Identifying helpful and unhelpful aspects of tablet training to inform future studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the experiences of older adults learning to use tablet computers.
- To gather insights for designing future technology-based health interventions for seniors.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods study involving questionnaires and focus groups.
- 43 participants (65-76 years) from the 'Tablet for Healthy Ageing' study.
- 3 focus groups with 14 participants who completed tablet training.
Main Results:
- Positive overall experience with tablet training reported by intervention group.
- Increased confidence, enjoyment of social aspects, and motivation to use tablets.
- Identified benefits: social connection, community contribution, cognitive and health improvements; challenges noted.
Conclusions:
- Tablet use can promote health and wellbeing in older adults.
- Findings inform the development of technology-based interventions for healthy ageing.
- Suggestions for improvement include smaller training classes and enhanced tablet features.
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