An evaluation study on the Gerontech Ambassadors' training program: A technology acceptance model-based study
P. Lim, A. Tan, C. Ma
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AbstractBy 2030, every one in four residents in Singapore will be aged above 65 (NPTD, 2023). With this surge in the ageing population, it is critical for older adults to age well in the community. To age well is being able to live in an environment that supports and maintains one’s intrinsic capacity and functional ability is key to healthy ageing (WHO, 2019). The use of assistive technology products appropriately can facilitate such an environment (Haufe et al., 2019). To increase the usage of assistive technology, Singapore University of Singapore (SUSS), SG Assist, funded by Ngee Ann Kongsi, established the Gerontech Ambassador (GTA) Program where older adults were recruited as GTAs. The GTAs underwent an experiential learning experience, where they learnt the theory, role play, as well as practicing as GTA in exhibitions and conferences. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Mixed method, consisting of surveys and individual interviews, was used. Four components are investigated: (1) the acceptance level of gerontechnology of the participants; (2) the perception of the ease and sustainability to integrate gerontechnology to their daily lives; (3) the understanding, skills, and ability in gerontechnology as well as taking the role of the GTA; (4) the satisfaction of the program.Keywords: technology acceptance model, training programme, STAM
P. Lim, A. Tan, C. Ma (2024). An evaluation study on the Gerontech Ambassadors' training program: A technology acceptance model-based study. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.973.opp