Older adults technology use during COVID-19: Three-dimensional perspective
O. Cohen Elimelech, S. Rosenblum, N. Demeter
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AbstractAging is a defining aspect of human existence. This naturally occurring process may lead to reduced participation in daily activities including leisure, social, and physical, and deteriorated health (World Health Organization, [WHO], 2020). Exceptional circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, pose an increased threat to the aging population (Gonçalves et al., 2022; Yazdani-Darki et al., 2020). During this period, restrictions on daily activities, like visiting friends or attending the gym, encouraged technology use as a way to overcome these limitations (Lipskaya-Velikovsky, 2021). However, the factors driving older adults to adopt technology for conducting daily activities remain unclear. Additionally, older adults face significant challenges in utilizing technology optimally. While family members and health professionals play a crucial role in supporting these technological challenges, little research has examined their perspectives (Fisk et al., 2020). This study aims to explore older adults' experiences of using technology for daily activities during COVID-19 from a three-dimensional perspective, focusing on the mechanisms driving its adoption. In this study, the concept of "technology" is used to describe the existing devices used by adults (e.g., mobile phones, computers, and tablets) in their daily activities.Keywords: older adults; daily digital activities; COVID-19; daily routine
O. Cohen Elimelech, S. Rosenblum, N. Demeter (2024). Older adults technology use during COVID-19: Three-dimensional perspective. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.923.opp