Article Title
Department
Anthropology
Disciplines
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Abstract
As a person’s age increases, their use of technology decreases (Casado-Muñoz, 2015), which can hinder their access to resources, such as medical care, online products and services, and basic communication. Previous research shows that if seniors have higher education levels and willingness to learn, they are more likely to use technology (Bailey & Sheehan, 2009). This project used the cultural evolution theory and social learning to examine how education levels affect a senior’s use of technology, and how their willingness to learn affects their adoption of mobile technology. Seventy individuals were surveyed, aged 65 years or older: 45 individuals enrolled currently in educational courses and 25 individuals who are not. Although there were no significant findings found, this research gives a deeper understanding of the factors that influence technology use in seniors, and how to encourage such usage.
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Recommended Citation
Neagle, Kimberly M.
(2017)
"How Education Level and Willingness to Learn Affect Older Adults in Their Use of Mobile Technology in Southwest Idaho,"
McNair Scholars Research Journal: Vol. 13:
Iss.
1, Article 13.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/mcnair_journal/vol13/iss1/13