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ICT Learning by Older Adults and Their Attitudes toward Computer Use
Joint Authors
González, Antonio
Ramírez, María Paz
Viadel, Vicente
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Information and communication technologies have proven to be an effective way of helping older adults improve independence outcomes, but such technologies are yet not widely used by this segment of the population.
This paper aims to study computer use and senior citizens’ attitudes toward computer technology in the context of a 20-hour course in basic skills.
A questionnaire was used to conduct pre- and postcourse analyses with a sample of 191 adults over the age of 60.
The findings show that direct contact with computers generates more positive attitudes toward computer use and also positive relationships with attitudes, user behavior, training expectations, and self-confidence.
Results are discussed in the light of need-to-know attitudes toward computer use and training in new technologies as an opportunity for life-long learning and for improving quality of life in old age.
American Psychological Association (APA)
González, Antonio& Ramírez, María Paz& Viadel, Vicente. 2015. ICT Learning by Older Adults and Their Attitudes toward Computer Use. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
González, Antonio…[et al.]. ICT Learning by Older Adults and Their Attitudes toward Computer Use. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
González, Antonio& Ramírez, María Paz& Viadel, Vicente. ICT Learning by Older Adults and Their Attitudes toward Computer Use. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057654
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1057654