Intención de participación en programas universitarios de mayores en modalidad a distancia

Martín‐García, Antonio Víctor; Muñoz-Rodríguez, José Manuel; González, Sara Serrate; Hueso, Alicia Murciano

doi:10.7179/psri_2021.39.07

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“…Additionally, this study found that anxiety affects the monthly cost of a cell phone and its frequency of use. In this respect, García et al (2021) indicate that the effect of anxiety is related with the sense of insecurity older people feel when using a mobile device. Perceived anxiety limits the frequent use of technological products and may be due to phenomena such as fear of the unknown or data and identity theft.…”

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Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective

Revollo Sarmiento,

Krzemien,

López Moreno

et al. 2024

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the perceptions that older people in Argentina have about the use of cell phones and to analyze their influence on user behavior. At the same time, it was intended to analyze whether sociodemographic factors influence these perceptions. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a study with a non-experimental, cross-sectional and cross-correlational design; a non-probabilistic sample of 138 intentionally selected older people was chosen. Findings The frequency and years of cell phone use, as well as the applications used, are influenced by the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use. In addition, it was found that age, gender and socio-educational level determine the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use. Originality/value This research has implications for interventions aimed at improving older people’s functional health. Understanding the perceptions of older people in relation to technology will enable the enhancement of its utility to foster an autonomous lifestyle and social integration in old age.

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Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective

Revollo Sarmiento,

Krzemien,

López Moreno

et al. 2024

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“…Gerontechnology (gerontology + technology) is an interdisciplinary research field applicable to gerontology and technology. It also includes the development and distribution of technology environments, products and services (Bouma and Graafmans, 1992; Martín-García et al , 2021a, 2021b, 2021c) to improve the daily lives and aging of older people with technology developments). Based on a report entitled “Technology for Adaptive Aging” by the US National Research Council (2003), literature consistently points out (Chen and Chan, 2014; Pew and Van Hemel, 2004; Martín-García, 2021b) that these technology environments, products and services are divided into five areas of development called “life domains”: Living Environments; Communication; Personal mobility and transportation; Health; and Employment, Education, Recreation or self-fulfillment.…”

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“…In short, despite the digital environment offering older adults’ new spaces for leisure and free time, health or lifelong learning (Martín-García, et al , 2021c), literature clearly expresses the need to conduct studies to understand how older adults adopt and use technology (Rogers et al , 2014; Martín-García, 2018). Therefore, the goal of this paper is to approach the first area proposed by Martín-García (2018) and to understand the use, reason and perception of older adults toward technologies.…”

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Use and perception of gerontechnology: differences in a group of Spanish older adults

Hueso

Martín-Lucas

González

et al. 2022

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the profile of use of gerontechnology in Spanish older adults considering their age group (60–70; 71–80 and over 80 years) and to discern whether groups of subjects with similar characteristics can be established to ascertain which factors are behind the profile of frequent gerontechnology use. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative study is presented to understand the profile of use of gerontechnology in Spanish older adults. The sample comprised 497 participants (aged between 60 and 94 years). Findings The results show that, even though most participants consider technology to be useful in their daily lives, there is still a lack of knowledge on how to use it, especially among older subjects. This highlights the importance of promoting technological cocreation initiatives such as senior living labs. Research limitations/implications Other researchers are encouraged to include the voices of older adults using gerontechnology in further studies. Practical implications If we want to increase the acceptance of technology by older adults, we must first let them take part in the design of the technologies they will use. Social implications This research provides promising data that should merit attention to contribute to the well-being and quality of life of older adults in a society where currently technology is a key part in every sphere of our daily life. Originality/value The value of this research lies in the implications of “aging in place” studies today.

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“…These ideas lead to considering the need to improve the digital competence of this age group as essential in order to face growing technological pressure and in contexts of environmental diversity. Thus, the social and educational goals are basically to favor social interaction, active participation, and social commitment among the elderly by using technological resources as a factor of successful, healthy aging [ 19 ].…”

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Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile

Hueso

Martín‐García

Cardoso

2022

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The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought negative consequences such as social isolation, limited access to routine health and social care services, and lack of self-esteem, especially for older people. In this context, technology took on an important role as the main means of communication and service delivery. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of the elderly and their access to technological resources in the time of COVID-19. Based on a qualitative methodology, 58 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people between 65 and 90 years old in Portugal. The results reveal specific difficulties in the use of this type of digital devices and a change in the digital use profile of this age group, characterized by more frequent use of digital devices such as smartphones, the incorporation of certain services such as video calls, and uses associated with communication and entertainment. This study shows that attitudes toward technology among the elderly should be studied further, and these results should be considered to develop and implement training programs specially designed for this age group in order to contribute to their well-being and quality of life.

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Intención de participación en programas universitarios de mayores en modalidad a distancia

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Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective

Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective

Use and perception of gerontechnology: differences in a group of Spanish older adults

Technology and Quality of Life of Older People in Times of COVID: A Qualitative Study on Their Changed Digital Profile

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