Reviewing and Critiquing Computer Learning and Usage Among Older Adults
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Educational GerontologyDate published:
24 July, 2008Region:
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Reviewing and Critiquing Computer Learning and Usage Among Older AdultsAbstract
By searching the keywords of “older adult” and “computer” in ERIC, Academic Search Premier, and PsycINFO, this study reviewed 70 studies published after 1990 that address older adults' computer learning and usage. This study revealed 5 prominent themes among reviewed literature: (a) motivations and barriers of older adults' usage of computers, (b) age-related differences in computer learning and usage, (c) instructional tips and design, (d) changes in attitudes and benefits, and (e) Internet usage. The limitations of the studies are reviewed and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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