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Older Adults' Training Preferences for Learning to Use Technology

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Older adults may benefit from using technology in their everyday lives. However, adults over 65 may need more training than their younger counterparts given they have had less experience with technology. In this study, 113 adults between the ages of 65 and 85 participated in focus group interviews discussing their training needs and preferences for technology items used in the home. Participants expressed an interest in receiving additional training, particularly for specific tasks. Participants also discussed preferences for various characteristics of training, such as who should conduct the training and for their preferred method of training. One of the most frequently discussed preferences was for self-training using text materials, such as a manual.

Source: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting

DOI: 10.1177/154193120805202603