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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Sociology of Technology

Background:

  • Traditional human-centered design (HCD) approaches dominate technology design for aging.
  • Emerging research suggests non-humanistic perspectives may offer novel insights into technology and aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how considering nonhuman agency and the material world can inform technology design for older adults.
  • To challenge deficit-centered narratives often associated with aging and technology non-use.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with older adults regarding their use of home-based intelligent voice assistants.
  • Analysis of findings through a lens that incorporates nonhuman agency.

Main Results:

  • Attuning to nonhuman agency offers new insights into technology design for aging.
  • This approach can address issues of technology non-use among older adults.
  • Assigning responsibility beyond older adults to nonhuman actors can reframe aging narratives.

Conclusions:

  • A non-human-centered approach enriches understanding of technology design for aging.
  • This perspective can mitigate negative stereotypes and promote more nuanced views of older adults' technology engagement.