Open AccessOlder Adults Attitudes Toward And Adoption Of Personal Computers And Computer-Based Lifestyle Assistance
Author(s) -
Troy A. Festervand,
David B. Meinert,
Scott J. Vitell
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of applied business research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.149
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2157-8834
pISSN - 0892-7626
DOI - 10.19030/jabr.v10i2.5934
Subject(s) - psychology , product (mathematics) , life span , computer literacy , literacy , gerontology , social psychology , medicine , pedagogy , mathematics education , mathematics , geometry
This research examined the attitudes of older adults toward personal computers and the many roles they may play in their lives. The findings indicate that mature adults appear receptive to select forms of computer-based lifestyle assistance. Younger, more active older adults who have computer experience appear more receptive. Obstacles to product adoption include cost, psychological fears, and computer literacy.