Japanese elderly and computers in the workplace
H. Umemuro
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AbstractAs computers are rapidly introduced into workplaces, elderly people might have difficulty adapting to the new work environments. In addition to natural changes with age, factors such as cultural and linguistic differences may also make it challenging for older generation adults. This paper aims to examine these factors and propose possible interventions, citing experiences Japanese elderly might have. The factors discussed include the cognitive demand in handling a huge number of Japanese characters on computers, the demand to learn concepts and terms developed in regions with different languages, and difficulties in learning applications designed based on different work cultures. The discussions may seem to be specific to Japanese, however they may also apply to other societies with different languages and cultural backgrounds, and also to the design of computer systems that must support a wide variety of users.Keywords: multilingual; multicultural; user interface; user diversity; training
H. Umemuro (2002). Japanese elderly and computers in the workplace. Gerontechnology, 2(1), 63-67
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2002.02.01.008.00