Digital skills of older Brazilians: An analysis using the cross-culturally adapted Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ-Brazil)
G. P. Cruz, P. C. Castro, T. M. Raymundo, W. R. Boot
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AbstractThe digital landscape is undergoing constant evolution, and the global pandemic has accelerated access to technology. All age groups, including older individuals in Brazil, are engaging with technology and acquiring information and communication technology (CPQ-Brazil) skills. This study aims to map the proficiency of older individuals in Brazil, using the cross-culturally adapted Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ). Method The research was based on the application of a socio-economic questionnaire and the Computer Proficiency Questionnaire adapted to the Brazilian context, which includes six subscales: Computer Basic, printing, Communication, Internet, Scheduling Software, Multimedia Use. In addition to mean analyses, correlations between age, education, and CPQ-Brazil skills were conducted.Keywords: technology, education and training, computer proficiency questionnaire
G. P. Cruz, P. C. Castro, T. M. Raymundo, W. R. Boot (2024). Digital skills of older Brazilians: An analysis using the cross-culturally adapted Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ-Brazil). Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.935.opp