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Authors:
Heiko Gewald
Robert Rockmann
Keywords: Internet Use; Mature Adults; Computer Self-Efficacy; Computer Anxiety
Abstract:
Developed economies face severe challenges from demographic change. A popular measure to counter this development is to empower the aging society for longer independent living. Digital services offered through the Internet are discussed as major enabling factor. However, although this seems the natural way to help this clientele, our knowledge on Internet usage habits of the elderly is still limited. Therefore, we conducted a quantitative study targeting the 50+ population to assess the effect previous Internet usage at work has on current private Internet use. Our findings underline the high importance which Internet self-efficacy and anxiety have on the actual use of Internet services.
Pages: 56 to 64
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016
Publication date: April 24, 2016
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-3956
ISBN: 978-1-61208-521-0
Location: Venice, Italy
Dates: from April 24, 2016 to April 28, 2016