Technology adoption factors for older adults : An exploratory gerontechnology study
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 401-405 |
Journal / Publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB) |
Volume | 2015-January |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Conference
Title | 15th International Conference on Electronic Business, ICEB 2015 |
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Location | Hyatt Regency Hotel |
Place | Hong Kong |
City | Sha Tin |
Period | 6 - 10 December 2015 |
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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.
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- Gerontechnology, Malaysia, Near field communication, Quality of life, Technology adoption
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Technology adoption factors for older adults : An exploratory gerontechnology study. / Teh, Pei-Lee; Joseph, Saramma; Ahmed, Pervaiz K. et al.
In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB), Vol. 2015-January, 2015, p. 401-405.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review