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A review of technology acceptance by older adults

  • City University of Hong Kong

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Abstract

We present a review of empirical research on technology acceptance by older people based on 19 published studies, analyze the results, and evaluate findings and limitations. Research on technology usage and acceptance by older people has not yet given sufficient consideration to age-specific or age-related factors. We conclude that the technology acceptance model (TAM) is a useful model, but to better understand technology acceptance behavior of older people, additional variables are to be included, related to biophysical and psychosocial characteristics, abilities and problems experienced by older people.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-12
Number of pages12
JournalGerontechnology
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ageing
  • Characteristics
  • Technology acceptance models

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