The impact of technological developments on the daily life of the elderly

Li, Yushi; Perkins, Amanda

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.04.004

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“…Education may also assist in maintaining their intellectual curiosity to learn something new as well as improve their employability in a later career (e.g. [56,57]). According to the survey of consumption disparities in digital devices in Finland [58], there is a clear relationship between education level and the consumption of new digital technologies.…”

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Online public services usage and the elderly: Assessing determinants of technology readiness in Japan and the UK

Shirahada

Wilson

2019

Technology in Society

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The aim of this study is to identify the impact of the personal beliefs of the elderly on their attitude toward using online public services. To test hypotheses regarding the determinants and background of technology readiness, questionnaires were administered to the elderly in Japan and in the UK, countries with a well-developed online public services infrastructure and an aging population. After structural equation modelling analysis, the research identified that aging satisfaction is the strongest factor in terms of influencing online public services usage, and this is developed through social interaction. Additionally, the research identified similarities and differences stemming from the cultural background of the respondents regarding their fear of using ICT. Our findings contribute to an understanding of the elderly's personal beliefs in terms of online technology usage and relevant social support, which may pave the way for determining an elderlyfriendly social policy for diffusing new technology and services.

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Online public services usage and the elderly: Assessing determinants of technology readiness in Japan and the UK

Shirahada

Wilson

2019

Technology in Society

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“…Optimism can also be drawn from studies that show, in general, that older people have a positive inclination to technology [44]. An American survey of elders aged 65 years and over found that they saw technology as a positive way to improve quality of life [45]. Elders have even expressed a desire for self-initiating social technologies [40], which inherently diminish users' control.…”

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Social care technologies for older people: Evidence for instigating a broader and more inclusive dialogue

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Orrell

2019

Technology in Society

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“…Por ejemplo, si tenemos en cuenta la variable edad, aunque las personas mayores perciben los avances tecnológicos como una posibilidad de mejora de su propia calidad de vida (Li, 2007), el uso de las TIC desciende a partir de los 55 años y especialmente en el grupo de 65 a 74 años (INE, 2017). Las personas que se encuentran en esas franjas de edad manifiestan que sienten temor porque las instrucciones de funcionamiento no son claras o bien por la falta de apoyo (Vaporitzis, 2017).…”

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ResumenEn un contexto de constante transformación tecnológica y digitalización de la vida cotidiana es necesario investigar medidas efectivas para el fomento de habilidades digitales. A partir de un estudio de caso español analizamos los alcances obtenidos en el proyecto europeo DigiUP (ERASMUS+), cuyo objetivo es aumentar la adquisición de las competencias digitales en colectivos vulnerables. Los resultados muestran una mejora sustancial en el marco europeo e incluso con indicadores que han superado la media de los países de la OCDE. Las evidencias refuerzan la aplicación de Grupos Interactivos, Actuación Educativa de Éxito, como medida que acelera el aprendizaje en competencias digitales, a la vez que genera un espacio de solidaridad intergeneracional y envejecimiento activo.Keywords: inclusión digital, envejecimiento activo, grupos vulnerables, Grupos Interactivos, competencias digitales Ageing and Social Policy Vol. 6 No. 1 January 2018 pp. 53-81 2018 Hipatia Press ISSN: 2014-6728 DOI: 10.4471/rasp.2018.3120 RASP -Research on Learning of Digital Competences in Vulnerable Groups through Interactive Groups Bernat Oró Universidad de BarcelonaJavier Díez-Palomar Universidad de Barcelona (Received: 1 December 2017; Accepted: 21 December 2017; Published: 30 January 2018) AbstractIn a context of accelerated technological change and digitization of everyday life, it is necessary to investigate effective measures to promote digital competence. Based on a Spanish case study, we will analyze the scope of the DigiUP project (ERASMUS+), whose objective is to increase the acquisition of digital competence among these vulnerable groups. The results show a substantial improvement in terms of the European framework and even with indicators above the average of the OECD countries. These discoveries reinforce the importance of the implementation of the Interactive Groups, Successful Educational Action, as a measure that accelerates learning in digital competences while generating a real space of intergenerational solidarity and active aging.Palabras clave: digital inclusion, active aging, vulnerable groups, interactive groups, digital skills 56 Oró y Díez-Palomar -Aprendizaje de las competencias digitales ivimos en un mundo colonizado por los sistemas expertos que suponen las tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación (TIC). La era digital de la que ya se hablaba hace dos décadas (Castells, 1998;Giroux, Flecha, Macedo y Castells, 1999) está hora presente en todas las facetas de nuestras vidas, en tareas cotidianas como conectar el televisor, hacer la compra online, pedir cita en el médico, conducir un automóvil por la ciudad siguiendo las indicaciones del GPS, y tantos otros espacios que de manera más o menos imperceptible han ido entrando en nuestras vidas. En general se trata de grandes avances, que están muchas veces pensados para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida; pero también suponen nuevos retos cognitivos, donde inteligencia académica, e inteligencia práctica, se enfrentan a nuevas tensiones que la educac...

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The impact of technological developments on the daily life of the elderly

Cited by 37 publications

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Online public services usage and the elderly: Assessing determinants of technology readiness in Japan and the UK

Online public services usage and the elderly: Assessing determinants of technology readiness in Japan and the UK

Social care technologies for older people: Evidence for instigating a broader and more inclusive dialogue

Aprendizaje de las competencias digitales en colectivos vulnerables a travÃ©s de los Grupos Interactivos

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