The study is in the journal Computers in Human Behavior.
The researchers said the main goals of their study were to better understand generational differences related to tablet use and to predict individuals' behavioral intention to use the devices. They tested four determinants: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitation conditions among 899 respondents aged 19-99.
They said their study is unique for the characteristics of its sample group in both age and user experience. "In addition to the traditional technologically savvy millennial who is constantly connected to his or her device, we also had the lower range of technology interaction, with almost 6 percent of the sample reporting that they do not understand what a tablet is, even after three-quarters page long description with photos," they wrote.
Even though scholars say technology could considerably increase independence for older adults, they are still less likely to adopt new technology than their younger counterparts for reasons ranging from doubts of its benefits to a general lack of comfort. The relationship between age and attitudes towards technology is also predominantly negative, meaning that as the age of individuals' increases, their negative attitudes towards technology increase.
The study is in the journal Computers in Human Behavior.The researchers said the main goals of their study were to better understand generational differences related to tablet use and to predict individuals' behavioral intention to use the devices. They tested four determinants: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitation conditions among 899 respondents aged 19-99.They said their study is unique for the characteristics of its sample group in both age and user experience. "In addition to the traditional technologically savvy millennial who is constantly connected to his or her device, we also had the lower range of technology interaction, with almost 6 percent of the sample reporting that they do not understand what a tablet is, even after three-quarters page long description with photos," they wrote.Even though scholars say technology could considerably increase independence for older adults, they are still less likely to adopt new technology than their younger counterparts for reasons ranging from doubts of its benefits to a general lack of comfort. The relationship between age and attitudes towards technology is also predominantly negative, meaning that as the age of individuals' increases, their negative attitudes towards technology increase.
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