Exploring the Use of Technology among U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans

Healthcare outreach via the Internet requires users to have a working understanding of computers, the Internet, and the media source used (such as a social network). However, little is known about computer, Internet, and social networking (CISN) use among U.S. military service members and veterans....

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Published in:Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2015-09, Vol.59 (1), p.869-873
Main Authors: Boykin, Gary L., Rice, Valerie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Healthcare outreach via the Internet requires users to have a working understanding of computers, the Internet, and the media source used (such as a social network). However, little is known about computer, Internet, and social networking (CISN) use among U.S. military service members and veterans. The aim of this investigation was to explore CISN use among U.S. military active duty and veteran service members. Volunteers completed a CISN self-report survey (n=203). Chi-square tests and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients revealed home computer use of 12 ± 14.1 hrs/wk and work computer use of 20.4 ± 18.4 hrs/wk. Self-reports revealed 85.2% operating at a self-reported intermediate, advanced, or expert computer skill level (n = 149), 91.2% with intermediate, advanced, or expert Internet proficiency, and 73.3% using social media. Older subjects 60+ used CISN less than those ≤ 59 (p
ISSN:1541-9312
1071-1813
2169-5067
DOI:10.1177/1541931215591259