Technology Adoption Factors For Oldera Adults: An Exploratory Gerontechnology Study

Authors

Pei-Lee Teh, Monash University,MalaysiaFollow
Saramma Joseph, Monash University Malaysia, MalaysiaFollow
Pervaiz K. Ahmed, Monash University,MalaysiaFollow
Alan H.S. Chan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong KongFollow
Soon-Nyean Cheong, Multimedia University,MalaysiaFollow
Wen-Jiun Yap, Multimedia University,MalaysiaFollow

Document Type

Work in Progress

Abstract

This study aims to explore the underlying factors of older adults’ technology resistance through qualitative exploratory method. A total of 139 older adults in Malaysia have been interviewed. The findings of this study shed light into these older adults’ experiences with new technology and factors affecting their technology adoption. The preliminary findings are reported and discussed.

Recommended Citation

Teh, Pei-Lee; Joseph, Saramma; Ahmed, Pervaiz K.; Chan, Alan H.S.; Cheong, Soon-Nyean; and Yap, Wen-Jiun, "Technology Adoption Factors For Oldera Adults: An Exploratory Gerontechnology Study" (2015). ICEB 2015 Proceedings (Hong Kong, SAR China). 19.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/iceb2015/19