I Love It, But It Is Too Complicated. Aging Adults’ Perspective on Mobile Technology Acceptance
I Love It, But It Is Too Complicated. Aging Adults’ Perspective on Mobile Technology Acceptance
Author(s): Ioana Iancu, Bogdan IancuSubject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Psychology, Media studies, Communication studies, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Theory of Communication, Adult Education, State/Government and Education, Individual Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Pschology, Personality Psychology, Behaviorism, Social development, Social Theory, Family and social welfare, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Demography and human biology, Gerontology, Social Informatics, Sociobiology, Political Ecology, Sociology of Culture, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Social Norms / Social Control, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Sociology of Politics, Globalization, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: ESSACHESS
Keywords: aging adults; mobile technology acceptance; perceived ease of use; perceived usefulness; behavioral intention
Summary/Abstract: In the context of constant population aging, digital technologies are required especially for communication and geriatric care. However, before a large-scale deployment could be implemented, the general technological acceptance level should be assessed. The paper aims to descriptively analyze the perception of aging adults on mobile technology. Based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the variables considered are emotional attachment on technology, actual use, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intentions. Methodologically, a set of semi-structured interviews have been conducted. The results show that although individuals love their mobile devices and although they perceive them as being useful, the devices are not easy to be used and there are numerous concerns regarding technology. Paradoxically, while they claim the like owning smart devices, they consider them too complex and intrusive.
Journal: ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies
- Issue Year: 13/2020
- Issue No: 26 (2)
- Language: English