Older adults’ attitudes towards computers, the internet, and email

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Burnett, John S.
Mitzner, Tracy L.
Rogers, Wendy A.
Fisk, Arthur D.
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Mitzner et al. (2008a; 2008b; submitted) conducted a series of focus groups to obtain insights regarding older adults’ attitudes towards the technologies they use at home, work, and for health-related activities. This report provides a summary of the data that are pertinent to attitudes towards computers, the internet, and email. Participants reported both likes and dislikes which were categorized into: activities supported, system characteristics, and convenience/inconvenience issues. These data provide guidance for the development of systems intended for use by older adults.
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This research was supported in part by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging) Grant P01 AG17211 under the auspices of the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE; www.create-center.org).
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2009-12
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