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Tracy L Mitzner1, Wendy A Rogers1, Arthur D Fisk1

  • 1School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0170.

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|June 13, 2019
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Older adults

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Technology Adoption

Background:

  • Older adults often face barriers to computer adoption, including perceptions of usefulness and ease of use.
  • Understanding these barriers is crucial for improving technology access and acceptance among seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the factors influencing older adults' perceptions of computer usefulness and ease of use.
  • To identify precursors to technology acceptance in non-computer-using older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Examined relationships between perceived computer usefulness/ease of use and demographic, technology experience, cognitive, personality, and attitudinal variables.
  • Sample included 300 non-computer users aged 64-98, at high risk for social isolation.
Keywords:
agingcomputers usefulnessease of usepersonalitytechnology acceptance

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Main Results:

  • Technology experience, agreeableness, openness to experience, and attitudes were strongest correlates of perceived usefulness and ease of use.
  • Attitudes (self-efficacy, comfort, interest) remained predictive even after accounting for technology experience and personality.

Conclusions:

  • Attitudes are more malleable than demographics or cognitive abilities, offering a target for interventions.
  • Positive experiences, training, and educational campaigns can enhance technology acceptance in older adults.