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Older Adults' Perceptions of the Technology Influence on Interpersonal Communication: A Cross-Sectional Study
1Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Summary
Older adults' online engagement, particularly in groups, positively shapes their views on technology's impact on communication. Internet use is more influential than socio-demographics for these perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Technology
- Communication Studies
Background:
- The increasing integration of digital technologies into daily life raises questions about their impact on older adults' social interactions.
- Understanding the factors influencing older adults' perceptions of technology's role in communication is crucial for promoting digital inclusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between older adults' online experiences, socio-demographic factors, and their perceptions of new technologies' influence on interpersonal communication.
- To investigate the relative importance of online engagement versus background characteristics in shaping these perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2020 Israel Social Survey, including 1,607 adults aged 60 and older.
- Employed multinomial logistic regression models to analyze the relationship between online activities, demographics, and communication perceptions.
- Applied theoretical frameworks of technology familiarity and the grey digital divide.
Main Results:
- Greater online group participation and general internet use correlated with more positive perceptions of technology's influence on family and peer communication.
- Female gender, tertiary education, and belonging to an ethnic majority were associated with more favorable perceptions.
- Online experience emerged as a more dominant factor than socio-demographic background in shaping perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Older adults' active engagement in diverse online activities, especially group participation, can foster more positive views on technology's impact on communication.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing older adults' digital literacy and online participation may improve their perceptions of technology's role in social connection.
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