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Marston, Hannah R.; Kroll, Michael; Fink, Dennis; de Rosario, Helios and Gschwind, Yves J.
(2016).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2015.1125178
Abstract
Technology use is a common constituent of modern life. However, little is known about older adults’ use of technology. This article presents a subset of data collected via the technology deployed in the iStoppFalls randomized control trial. The primary focus lies on questions about digital device/Internet use, ownership, length, and frequency as well as social networking. Data was collected from participants aged 65 years or older. Seventy-eight participants completed a specifically developed technology survey as part of the baseline assessment. Results showed that the majority of subjects owned a computer with men being its main user. Participants used technological devices on a daily basis for more than 1 year. The main reason for using technology was e-mail communication, search engines, text processing, and online shopping. Only a few participants used social network applications, with Google+ and Facebook being the most popular ones. Future work should consider an in-depth qualitative approach to further increase understanding of technology use in older adults.
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- Item ORO ID
- 47814
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1521-0472
- Project Funding Details
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Funded Project Name Project ID Funding Body iStoppFalls 287361 EU (European Union) Not Set 1038210 NHMRC (Australian National Health & Medical Research Council) Not Set EP/L021285/1 EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) - Academic Unit or School
- Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
- Research Group
- Health and Wellbeing PRA (Priority Research Area)
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- © 2016 Taylor & Francis
- Depositing User
- Hannah Marston