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Factors Affecting the Initial Engagement of Older Adults in the Use of Interactive Technology

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Smart environments and the use of interactive technology has the potential to improve the quality of life for the senior community as well as to support the connections among the… Click to show full abstract

Smart environments and the use of interactive technology has the potential to improve the quality of life for the senior community as well as to support the connections among the senior community and the world outside their community. In addition to the increasing number of studies in the field of aging and technologies, research is needed to understand the practical issues of user focus, adoption, and engagement for older adults to accept interactive technologies in their lives. In this study, we use two commercial technological interventions (uDraw and GrandPad) to understand technology-related perceptions and behaviors of older adults. We present five case studies that emerge from empirical observations of initial engagement with technology through research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, observations, and diary studies. The contributions of this study are identification of the key factors that influence the initial engagement with interactive technology for older adults.

Keywords: engagement older; initial engagement; technology; interactive technology; older adults; use interactive

Journal Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year Published: 2021

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