ICT and Older People: Beyond Usability

This study examined the use that older, regular users of computers make of information and computer technology in their daily lives. Opinions from such users were obtained regarding what they want these technologies to offer them in the future. By means of a discussion group and an online questionna...

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Published in:Educational gerontology 2009-03, Vol.35 (3), p.226-245
Main Authors: Hernández-Encuentra, Eulàlia, Pousada, Modesta, Gómez-Zúñiga, Beni
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Computer Attitudes
Computer Literacy
Computers
Discussion Groups
Foreign Countries
Information Technology
Internet
Older Adults
Online Courses
Personal Autonomy
Questionnaires
Spain
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