摘要
Though computers and the Internet offer an opportunity to enhance the lives of older adults, rates of computer use among older adults are low relative to other age groups. This study examined patterns of computer use and barriers to use among 324 residents living in a suburban naturally occurring retirement community (NORC). One-third (36%) of the residents were actively using computers. Residents currently using computers were more likely to be younger, with more education, fewer functional impairments, and greater social resources. Results from a multidimensional scaling analysis suggested that common uses fell along two dimensions: a solitary–social dimension and an obligatory–discretionary dimension. Barriers to more frequent use included cost, complexity, ergonomic impediments, and a lack of interest. Results from this study could inform the development of services by taking into account how older adults prefer to use computers and their perceptions of the technology. We include practical recommendations for program developers.
摘要译文
虽然电脑和互联网提供了一个机会，以提高老年人的生活，其中老年人使用电脑比率相对于其他年龄组低。本研究使用电脑和障碍的模式，以324的居民居住在郊区的自然发生的退休社区（NORC）中使用。居民的三分之一（36％）是使用电脑积极。目前使用电脑的居民更可能是年轻，有更多的教育，更少的功能障碍，和更大的社会资源。结果从多维尺度分析表明，常见的用途沿两个维度下降：一个孤独，社会层面和强制性，裁量尺度。壁垒更频繁地使用包括成本，复杂性，符合人体工程学的障碍，并且缺乏兴趣。这项研究的结果可能会考虑到老年人如何喜欢使用电脑和技术的看法告知服务的发展。我们包括程序开发切实可行的建议。
Brian D. Carpenter; Sarah Buday. Computer use among older adults in a naturally occurring retirement community[J]. Computers in Human Behavior, 2007,23(6): 3012–3024